QA Compliance Officer - Maitland at Cape Herb & Spice

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that internal audits are conducted, reported and documented in line with the certification standards within the organisation.
• Ensuring that the food safety & quality management system documents are reviewed and updated annually, co-ordinating the activities of this across Cape Herb and Spice sites.
• Assisting with presenting and answering questions during external audits.

Job Objectives:

• Ensure 100 % compliance to internal audit schedule throughout the year
• Develop and execute a plan of review of all food safety documentation that is well balanced and achievable based on the different sites needs.
• Support the role & function of the HACCP site team leaders at site with executing change control within the system.
• Co-ordinating the execution of projects assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven track record with conducting audits in an objective, timeous manner
• Proven track record of in-depth knowledge of food safety systems & equipment design requirements for a dry food production environment
• Proven track record of strong co-ordination, planning and administrative skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office products (excel, word, outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in particular in English). Able to effectively communicate with staff at all levels
• Accurate and concise in work to ensure that information provided to others is accurate and clearly understandable
• Good research skills

Required Prior Learning/Experience:

• Tech/ Advanced Diploma in Food Consumer Sciences, B.Tech / Advanced Diploma Food Technology/ B. Sc Food Science / B. Sc Biotechnology or other relevant science related degree. Copies of qualifications must be submitted with a CV
• Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience
• Experience working as a HACCP team Leader
• Training in Internal auditing + Min. 2 years’ experience doing internal & external audits
• Prior training & experience in BRCGS standard
• Experience and training in IFS standard is an advantage
• Valid driver’s license & Own reliable transport as this position requires travel between sites (Muizenberg, Westlake, Maitland)

Personal Characteristics

• Time Management Skills
• Detailed orientated
• Highly organized
• Independent
• Self-motivated
• Systematic way of thinking