Food Technologist at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• National Diploma in Food Technology or equivalent (3years). NQF level 6, B Tech Food Technology will be ab added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Certificate in FSSC 22000 and / HACCP will be an added advantage.

Skill and Competences.

Required:

• Knowledge of clinical food production pro-cesses and procedures and other relevant legal frameworks i.e. foodstuff, cosmetic and disinfectants Act. Knowledge in ISO 90001.
• Occupational Health & Safety Act Patients’ rights Charter, Batho Pele principles. Public Service Regulation, Public service Act. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management.
• Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to Clinical food production. Be able to handle clients’ complaints.
• Team building and interpersonal relations. Team building and interpersonal relations. Good communication Skills and Computer skills. Driver’s license is a requirement.

Duties :

• Ensure hygiene standards and policies are implemented in the Factory. Ensure pest control policy and schedule is Implemented. Ensure that all laboratory equipment is clean and sterilised daily. Assist with continuous control and supervision on hygiene practice in the factory. Issue cleaning material according to scheduled times.
• Always ensure compliance with laboratory and factory safety measures. Ensure good quality on all factory products. Be always safety conscious. Analyse, investigate and advise on all laboratory test results including diets Cook freeze product tests. Assist with stock taking and inventory in Cook Freeze according to the food service unit policy.
• Conduct training on prescription orientation programme for new appointees of Cook Freeze Conduct continues hygiene and quality training to Cook Freeze aids and supervisors.
• Accept responsibility to equip yourself for a career through persistent training and self-development. Conduct client training on equipment and regeneration of delivered products. Testing of received raw products randomly. Testing of cooked and portioned (end) products randomly. Ensure intensive cleaning of laboratory equipment.
• Apply financial cost saving measures of cost awareness, report savings and always discourage wastage in the factory daily. Ensure receiving of good quality products from suppliers. Participate in BAC committee for appointment of contract suppliers for Cook Freeze food products. Responsible admin duties in your area.
• Ensure auditing of client’s food service units regarding Cook Freeze products. Ensure that FIFO system is used in the factory. Conduct spot checks on all Cook Freeze products randomly
• Monitor cold and freezer room temperatures at least twice daily. Conduct tasting sessions daily and during client meetings. Assist food Service managers when necessary. Attend all relevant meetings.

Closing Date : 26-01-2026