Training Officer at Country Bird Holdings Ltd (CBH)

Job Advert Summary    

• Supreme Processing is seeking an experienced Training Officer to support operational excellence by ensuring that all employees are adequately trained, competent, and compliant with food safety, quality, health, and safety standards.
• The role is critical in maintaining FSSC compliance, supporting skills development, strengthening performance on the production floor, and embedding a strong culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Diploma or Degree in Food Manufacturing or a related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in a training role within a food processing or manufacturing environment
• Proven knowledge of Food safety systems, Quality control procedures, FSSC 22000 V6 implementation
• Self -motivated and ability to work independently.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping ability
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills
• Sound organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and across multiple departments
• Adaptability to changing priorities and operational requirements
• Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and audit processes

Duties and Responsibilities    
Training Development & Delivery

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive training programmes aligned with:
• Food Safety standards
• Quality systems and policies
• SOPs and GMP requirements
• Health, Safety, and Hygiene practices
• Deliver induction training for new employees and refresher training for existing staff
• Facilitate classroom, on-the-job, and practical training sessions across departments
• Coach, mentor, and support supervisors and team leaders to reinforce learning on the production floor
• Identify skills gaps and recommend targeted training interventions
• Develop, maintain, and manage the Training Matrix and annual training schedule
• Ensure all employees are trained and assessed as competent in their respective roles
• Conduct post-training evaluations to measure effectiveness and identify improvement areas
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date training records in compliance with FSSC 22000 V6, statutory, and internal audit requirements
• Develop and update training manuals, procedures, and learning materials in line with factory and machinery risk assessments.
• Ensure training practices support audit readiness at all times
• Actively participate in the Food Safety Management committee.
• Compile and submit SETA ATR reports, Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs), and Annual Training Reports (ATRs)
• Assist with compiling and managing the training budget in collaboration with the HR Manager
• Update and amend training-related documents received from the QA Manager and other stakeholders.
• Identify, report, and escalate risks related to food safety, health and safety, hygiene, and compliance.

Deadline:22nd February,2026