Retail Auditor (Free State area) at NSF International

We would like to expand our retail audit team with the addition of a Retail Auditor based in Free State area, ideally in Kimberley or Bloemfontein.

Job Specification

• Conduct food safety inspections/audits at retail stores
• Coaching / training at client’s sites
• Summarize and evaluate inspection/audit findings
• Communicate findings/results of inspections/audits with client site management or appropriate client representatives
• Collect food, product or environmental samples from client sites and ship samples to appropriate laboratories for testing
• Develop effective work plans for the completion of assigned inspections/audits within a determined timeframe
• Establish and maintain effective communication with key team members including audit delivery and client teams
• Perform other duties as requested

Your Profile :

• Tertiary qualification in a food related discipline with preference to food science, food technology, microbiology, public health or related discipline.
• Microbiology (can be part of formal qualification)
• Product and swab sampling procedures for laboratory analysis
• Training in auditor skills
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
• Be able to travel at least 2 week consecutively
• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience as food safety auditor or quality related role in a food manufacturing environment (post qualification) or retail enviroment
• Familiarity with South African food safety regulations
• Knowledge of food safety basics: temperatures, proper food handling, sanitation, proper cooling methods
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The following will be advantageous:

• Previous retail and restaurant audit experience
• Train the Trainer or equivalent professional training qualification
• HACCP training to intermediate level
• Restaurant / Hospitality operations experience
• Lead Auditor qualification
• Your primary location within required region