We are a market leading provider of Testing, Inspection, Certification (TIC) and Training solutions to Africa and the Middle East, focused on food safety and workplace safety. Safety SA has its roots in the 2018 acquisition of the NOSA group by the Carlyle sub-Saharan Africa fund. At that time, the group was primarily focused on providing occupational hea...
Responsibilities:
Conduct Food Safety inspections
- Conduct regular on-site inspections of various food establishments, including restaurants, food processing facilities, retail stores, and other food-related premises.
- Evaluate food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation practices to ensure compliance with legal and client specific requirements.
Audit Compliance
- Verify that food establishments adhere to established food safety and hygiene guidelines, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles, and industry standards.
- Review documentation and records related to food safety, such as temperature logs, cleaning schedules, employee training records, and pest control reports.
- Working to procedures the auditor will be required to undertake detailed evaluations of food premises, procedures, and practices against pre-determined standards.
- Conform to client-specific behaviour requirements during audits/visits.
- Confirm close-out of disputes where applicable.
- Fill in the Client Confirmation Slip and NC reports on every audit.
Reporting and Documentation
- Using objective evidence gained through the evaluations, the auditor will be required to prepare detailed reports in an accurate and concise manner to formulate findings. In addition, the auditor will be required to report findings verbally to clients.
- Prepare detailed reports based on inspections and audits, outlining findings, non-compliances, and recommended corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all inspections and follow-up actions.
- Comply with the required turn-around time as per client standard.
Training and Education
- Conduct training sessions and workshops for food establishment staff on food safety best practices, proper hygiene procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide guidance and support to food businesses to help them improve their food safety and hygiene practices.
Communication and Collaboration
- Communicate inspection results and recommendations to relevant client representatives, management teams, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other food safety professionals to exchange information and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
Stay informed about Regulations
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in food safety regulations and industry standards.
- Continuously update knowledge and skills to maintain expertise in the field.
Requirements
Qualification:
- National diploma or degree in environmental health, food safety, food technology, microbiology or biotechnology.
Experience:
- Minimum 2–3 years' experience conducting Food safety or hygiene audits
- Experience interacting with clients at operational and management level.
- Experience completing audit documentation, reports and evidence logs.
- Retail Audit experience advantageous
Skills:
- Strong auditing and evaluation skills using objective evidence.
- Ability to interpret, apply and assess compliance against pre‑determined food safety standards.
- Competence in risk assessment and hazard identification.
- High level of accuracy in completing reports and documentation.
- Excellent verbal communication for opening/closing meetings and client discussions.
- Strong professional writing skills for clear, concise audit reports.
- Ability to manage disputes and confirm close‑outs professionally.
- Ability to uphold integrity, ethics, confidentiality and client behavior requirements.
- Strong customer relationship management skills.
- Ability to adapt to different client environments and expectations.
- Strong time management and ability to meet strict deadlines and KPIs.
- Ability to manage daily and monthly schedules proactively.
- Attention to detail in admin, equipment handling and report quality checks.
Knowledge:
- HACCP principles and risk assessment methodologies.
- National and international food safety standards and legislation.
- Hygiene, GMP, and operational food safety requirements.
- Client-specific standards, protocols and audit specifications.
- Audit planning, execution, report writing, evidence collection and close‑out processes.
- Audit ethics, confidentiality and impartiality requirements.
- Root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
- Report writing standards and required client turnaround times.
- PPE requirements and safety protocols for food environments.
- Company policies regarding scheduling, updates, and aborted audits.
Other:
- Ability to travel extensively as per client requirements.
- Willingness to work weekends where needed.
- Ability to work independently and sometimes in remote environments.
- Must maintain professional appearance, including wearing correct PPE at all times.
- Ability to keep company equipment clean, functional and properly maintained.
High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:
- Integrity
- Courage
- Care
- Passion
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Preference will be given to employment equity candidates.
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Responsibilities:
Conduct Food Safety inspections
- Conduct regular on-site inspections of various food establishments, including restaurants, food processing facilities, retail stores, and other food-related premises.
- Evaluate food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation practices to ensure compliance with legal and client specific requirements.
Audit Compliance
- Verify that food establishments adhere to established food safety and hygiene guidelines, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles, and industry standards.
- Review documentation and records related to food safety, such as temperature logs, cleaning schedules, employee training records, and pest control reports.
- Working to procedures the auditor will be required to undertake detailed evaluations of food premises, procedures, and practices against pre-determined standards.
- Conform to client-specific behaviour requirements during audits/visits.
- Confirm close-out of disputes where applicable.
- Fill in the Client Confirmation Slip and NC reports on every audit.
Reporting and Documentation
- Using objective evidence gained through the evaluations, the auditor will be required to prepare detailed reports in an accurate and concise manner to formulate findings. In addition, the auditor will be required to report findings verbally to clients.
- Prepare detailed reports based on inspections and audits, outlining findings, non-compliances, and recommended corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all inspections and follow-up actions.
- Comply with the required turn-around time as per client standard.
Training and Education
- Conduct training sessions and workshops for food establishment staff on food safety best practices, proper hygiene procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide guidance and support to food businesses to help them improve their food safety and hygiene practices.
Communication and Collaboration
- Communicate inspection results and recommendations to relevant client representatives, management teams, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other food safety professionals to exchange information and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
Stay informed about Regulations
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in food safety regulations and industry standards.
- Continuously update knowledge and skills to maintain expertise in the field.
Requirements
Qualification:
- National diploma or degree in environmental health, food safety, food technology, microbiology or biotechnology.
Experience:
- Minimum 2–3 years' experience conducting Food safety or hygiene audits
- Experience interacting with clients at operational and management level.
- Experience completing audit documentation, reports and evidence logs.
- Retail Audit experience advantageous
Skills:
- Strong auditing and evaluation skills using objective evidence.
- Ability to interpret, apply and assess compliance against pre‑determined food safety standards.
- Competence in risk assessment and hazard identification.
- High level of accuracy in completing reports and documentation.
- Excellent verbal communication for opening/closing meetings and client discussions.
- Strong professional writing skills for clear, concise audit reports.
- Ability to manage disputes and confirm close‑outs professionally.
- Ability to uphold integrity, ethics, confidentiality and client behavior requirements.
- Strong customer relationship management skills.
- Ability to adapt to different client environments and expectations.
- Strong time management and ability to meet strict deadlines and KPIs.
- Ability to manage daily and monthly schedules proactively.
- Attention to detail in admin, equipment handling and report quality checks.
Knowledge:
- HACCP principles and risk assessment methodologies.
- National and international food safety standards and legislation.
- Hygiene, GMP, and operational food safety requirements.
- Client-specific standards, protocols and audit specifications.
- Audit planning, execution, report writing, evidence collection and close‑out processes.
- Audit ethics, confidentiality and impartiality requirements.
- Root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
- Report writing standards and required client turnaround times.
- PPE requirements and safety protocols for food environments.
- Company policies regarding scheduling, updates, and aborted audits.
Other:
- Ability to travel extensively as per client requirements.
- Willingness to work weekends where needed.
- Ability to work independently and sometimes in remote environments.
- Must maintain professional appearance, including wearing correct PPE at all times.
- Ability to keep company equipment clean, functional and properly maintained.
High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:
- Integrity
- Courage
- Care
- Passion
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Preference will be given to employment equity candidates.
go to method of application »
Responsibilities:
Conduct Food Safety inspections
- Conduct regular on-site inspections of various food establishments, including restaurants, food processing facilities, retail stores, and other food-related premises.
- Evaluate food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation practices to ensure compliance with legal and client specific requirements.
Audit Compliance
- Verify that food establishments adhere to established food safety and hygiene guidelines, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles, and industry standards.
- Review documentation and records related to food safety, such as temperature logs, cleaning schedules, employee training records, and pest control reports.
- Working to procedures the auditor will be required to undertake detailed evaluations of food premises, procedures, and practices against pre-determined standards.
- Conform to client-specific behaviour requirements during audits/visits.
- Confirm close-out of disputes where applicable.
- Fill in the Client Confirmation Slip and NC reports on every audit.
Reporting and Documentation
- Using objective evidence gained through the evaluations, the auditor will be required to prepare detailed reports in an accurate and concise manner to formulate findings. In addition, the auditor will be required to report findings verbally to clients.
- Prepare detailed reports based on inspections and audits, outlining findings, non-compliances, and recommended corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all inspections and follow-up actions.
- Comply with the required turn-around time as per client standard.
Training and Education
- Conduct training sessions and workshops for food establishment staff on food safety best practices, proper hygiene procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide guidance and support to food businesses to help them improve their food safety and hygiene practices.
Communication and Collaboration
- Communicate inspection results and recommendations to relevant client representatives, management teams, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other food safety professionals to exchange information and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
Stay informed about Regulations
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in food safety regulations and industry standards.
- Continuously update knowledge and skills to maintain expertise in the field.
Requirements
Qualification:
- National diploma or degree in environmental health, food safety, food technology, microbiology or biotechnology.
Experience:
- Minimum 2–3 years' experience conducting Food safety or hygiene audits
- Experience interacting with clients at operational and management level.
- Experience completing audit documentation, reports and evidence logs.
- Retail Audit experience advantageous
Skills:
- Strong auditing and evaluation skills using objective evidence.
- Ability to interpret, apply and assess compliance against pre‑determined food safety standards.
- Competence in risk assessment and hazard identification.
- High level of accuracy in completing reports and documentation.
- Excellent verbal communication for opening/closing meetings and client discussions.
- Strong professional writing skills for clear, concise audit reports.
- Ability to manage disputes and confirm close‑outs professionally.
- Ability to uphold integrity, ethics, confidentiality and client behavior requirements.
- Strong customer relationship management skills.
- Ability to adapt to different client environments and expectations.
- Strong time management and ability to meet strict deadlines and KPIs.
- Ability to manage daily and monthly schedules proactively.
- Attention to detail in admin, equipment handling and report quality checks.
Knowledge:
- HACCP principles and risk assessment methodologies.
- National and international food safety standards and legislation.
- Hygiene, GMP, and operational food safety requirements.
- Client-specific standards, protocols and audit specifications.
- Audit planning, execution, report writing, evidence collection and close‑out processes.
- Audit ethics, confidentiality and impartiality requirements.
- Root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
- Report writing standards and required client turnaround times.
- PPE requirements and safety protocols for food environments.
- Company policies regarding scheduling, updates, and aborted audits.
Other:
- Ability to travel extensively as per client requirements.
- Willingness to work weekends where needed.
- Ability to work independently and sometimes in remote environments.
- Must maintain professional appearance, including wearing correct PPE at all times.
- Ability to keep company equipment clean, functional and properly maintained.
High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:
- Integrity
- Courage
- Care
- Passion
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Preference will be given to employment equity candidates.
go to method of application »
Responsibilities:
Conduct Food Safety inspections
- Conduct regular on-site inspections of various food establishments, including restaurants, food processing facilities, retail stores, and other food-related premises.
- Evaluate food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation practices to ensure compliance with legal and client specific requirements.
Audit Compliance
- Verify that food establishments adhere to established food safety and hygiene guidelines, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles, and industry standards.
- Review documentation and records related to food safety, such as temperature logs, cleaning schedules, employee training records, and pest control reports.
- Working to procedures the auditor will be required to undertake detailed evaluations of food premises, procedures, and practices against pre-determined standards.
- Conform to client-specific behaviour requirements during audits/visits.
- Confirm close-out of disputes where applicable.
- Fill in the Client Confirmation Slip and NC reports on every audit.
Reporting and Documentation
- Using objective evidence gained through the evaluations, the auditor will be required to prepare detailed reports in an accurate and concise manner to formulate findings. In addition, the auditor will be required to report findings verbally to clients.
- Prepare detailed reports based on inspections and audits, outlining findings, non-compliances, and recommended corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all inspections and follow-up actions.
- Comply with the required turn-around time as per client standard.
Training and Education
- Conduct training sessions and workshops for food establishment staff on food safety best practices, proper hygiene procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide guidance and support to food businesses to help them improve their food safety and hygiene practices.
Communication and Collaboration
- Communicate inspection results and recommendations to relevant client representatives, management teams, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other food safety professionals to exchange information and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
Stay informed about Regulations
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in food safety regulations and industry standards.
- Continuously update knowledge and skills to maintain expertise in the field.
Requirements
Qualification:
- National diploma or degree in environmental health, food safety, food technology, microbiology or biotechnology.
Experience:
- Minimum 2–3 years' experience conducting Food safety or hygiene audits
- Experience interacting with clients at operational and management level.
- Experience completing audit documentation, reports and evidence logs.
- Retail Audit experience advantageous
Skills:
- Strong auditing and evaluation skills using objective evidence.
- Ability to interpret, apply and assess compliance against pre‑determined food safety standards.
- Competence in risk assessment and hazard identification.
- High level of accuracy in completing reports and documentation.
- Excellent verbal communication for opening/closing meetings and client discussions.
- Strong professional writing skills for clear, concise audit reports.
- Ability to manage disputes and confirm close‑outs professionally.
- Ability to uphold integrity, ethics, confidentiality and client behavior requirements.
- Strong customer relationship management skills.
- Ability to adapt to different client environments and expectations.
- Strong time management and ability to meet strict deadlines and KPIs.
- Ability to manage daily and monthly schedules proactively.
- Attention to detail in admin, equipment handling and report quality checks.
Knowledge:
- HACCP principles and risk assessment methodologies.
- National and international food safety standards and legislation.
- Hygiene, GMP, and operational food safety requirements.
- Client-specific standards, protocols and audit specifications.
- Audit planning, execution, report writing, evidence collection and close‑out processes.
- Audit ethics, confidentiality and impartiality requirements.
- Root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
- Report writing standards and required client turnaround times.
- PPE requirements and safety protocols for food environments.
- Company policies regarding scheduling, updates, and aborted audits.
Other:
- Ability to travel extensively as per client requirements.
- Willingness to work weekends where needed.
- Ability to work independently and sometimes in remote environments.
- Must maintain professional appearance, including wearing correct PPE at all times.
- Ability to keep company equipment clean, functional and properly maintained.
High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:
- Integrity
- Courage
- Care
- Passion
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Preference will be given to employment equity candidates.
go to method of application »
Responsibilities:
Conduct Food Safety inspections
- Conduct regular on-site inspections of various food establishments, including restaurants, food processing facilities, retail stores, and other food-related premises.
- Evaluate food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation practices to ensure compliance with legal and client specific requirements.
Audit Compliance
- Verify that food establishments adhere to established food safety and hygiene guidelines, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles, and industry standards.
- Review documentation and records related to food safety, such as temperature logs, cleaning schedules, employee training records, and pest control reports.
- Working to procedures the auditor will be required to undertake detailed evaluations of food premises, procedures, and practices against pre-determined standards.
- Conform to client-specific behaviour requirements during audits/visits.
- Confirm close-out of disputes where applicable.
- Fill in the Client Confirmation Slip and NC reports on every audit.
Reporting and Documentation
- Using objective evidence gained through the evaluations, the auditor will be required to prepare detailed reports in an accurate and concise manner to formulate findings. In addition, the auditor will be required to report findings verbally to clients.
- Prepare detailed reports based on inspections and audits, outlining findings, non-compliances, and recommended corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all inspections and follow-up actions.
- Comply with the required turn-around time as per client standard.
Training and Education
- Conduct training sessions and workshops for food establishment staff on food safety best practices, proper hygiene procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide guidance and support to food businesses to help them improve their food safety and hygiene practices.
Communication and Collaboration
- Communicate inspection results and recommendations to relevant client representatives, management teams, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other food safety professionals to exchange information and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
Stay informed about Regulations
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in food safety regulations and industry standards.
- Continuously update knowledge and skills to maintain expertise in the field.
Requirements
Qualification:
- National diploma or degree in environmental health, food safety, food technology, microbiology or biotechnology.
Experience:
- Minimum 2–3 years' experience conducting Food safety or hygiene audits
- Experience interacting with clients at operational and management level.
- Experience completing audit documentation, reports and evidence logs.
- Retail Audit experience advantageous
Skills:
- Strong auditing and evaluation skills using objective evidence.
- Ability to interpret, apply and assess compliance against pre‑determined food safety standards.
- Competence in risk assessment and hazard identification.
- High level of accuracy in completing reports and documentation.
- Excellent verbal communication for opening/closing meetings and client discussions.
- Strong professional writing skills for clear, concise audit reports.
- Ability to manage disputes and confirm close‑outs professionally.
- Ability to uphold integrity, ethics, confidentiality and client behavior requirements.
- Strong customer relationship management skills.
- Ability to adapt to different client environments and expectations.
- Strong time management and ability to meet strict deadlines and KPIs.
- Ability to manage daily and monthly schedules proactively.
- Attention to detail in admin, equipment handling and report quality checks.
Knowledge:
- HACCP principles and risk assessment methodologies.
- National and international food safety standards and legislation.
- Hygiene, GMP, and operational food safety requirements.
- Client-specific standards, protocols and audit specifications.
- Audit planning, execution, report writing, evidence collection and close‑out processes.
- Audit ethics, confidentiality and impartiality requirements.
- Root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
- Report writing standards and required client turnaround times.
- PPE requirements and safety protocols for food environments.
- Company policies regarding scheduling, updates, and aborted audits.
Other:
- Ability to travel extensively as per client requirements.
- Willingness to work weekends where needed.
- Ability to work independently and sometimes in remote environments.
- Must maintain professional appearance, including wearing correct PPE at all times.
- Ability to keep company equipment clean, functional and properly maintained.
High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:
- Integrity
- Courage
- Care
- Passion
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Preference will be given to employment equity candidates.
go to method of application »
Responsibilities:
Conduct Food Safety inspections
- Conduct regular on-site inspections of various food establishments, including restaurants, food processing facilities, retail stores, and other food-related premises.
- Evaluate food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation practices to ensure compliance with legal and client specific requirements.
Audit Compliance
- Verify that food establishments adhere to established food safety and hygiene guidelines, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles, and industry standards.
- Review documentation and records related to food safety, such as temperature logs, cleaning schedules, employee training records, and pest control reports.
- Working to procedures the auditor will be required to undertake detailed evaluations of food premises, procedures, and practices against pre-determined standards.
- Conform to client-specific behaviour requirements during audits/visits.
- Confirm close-out of disputes where applicable.
- Fill in the Client Confirmation Slip and NC reports on every audit.
Reporting and Documentation
- Using objective evidence gained through the evaluations, the auditor will be required to prepare detailed reports in an accurate and concise manner to formulate findings. In addition, the auditor will be required to report findings verbally to clients.
- Prepare detailed reports based on inspections and audits, outlining findings, non-compliances, and recommended corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all inspections and follow-up actions.
- Comply with the required turn-around time as per client standard.
Training and Education
- Conduct training sessions and workshops for food establishment staff on food safety best practices, proper hygiene procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide guidance and support to food businesses to help them improve their food safety and hygiene practices.
Communication and Collaboration
- Communicate inspection results and recommendations to relevant client representatives, management teams, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other food safety professionals to exchange information and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
Stay informed about Regulations
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in food safety regulations and industry standards.
- Continuously update knowledge and skills to maintain expertise in the field.
Requirements
Qualification:
- National diploma or degree in environmental health, food safety, food technology, microbiology or biotechnology.
Experience:
- Minimum 2–3 years' experience conducting Food safety or hygiene audits
- Experience interacting with clients at operational and management level.
- Experience completing audit documentation, reports and evidence logs.
- Retail Audit experience advantageous
Skills:
- Strong auditing and evaluation skills using objective evidence.
- Ability to interpret, apply and assess compliance against pre‑determined food safety standards.
- Competence in risk assessment and hazard identification.
- High level of accuracy in completing reports and documentation.
- Excellent verbal communication for opening/closing meetings and client discussions.
- Strong professional writing skills for clear, concise audit reports.
- Ability to manage disputes and confirm close‑outs professionally.
- Ability to uphold integrity, ethics, confidentiality and client behavior requirements.
- Strong customer relationship management skills.
- Ability to adapt to different client environments and expectations.
- Strong time management and ability to meet strict deadlines and KPIs.
- Ability to manage daily and monthly schedules proactively.
- Attention to detail in admin, equipment handling and report quality checks.
Knowledge:
- HACCP principles and risk assessment methodologies.
- National and international food safety standards and legislation.
- Hygiene, GMP, and operational food safety requirements.
- Client-specific standards, protocols and audit specifications.
- Audit planning, execution, report writing, evidence collection and close‑out processes.
- Audit ethics, confidentiality and impartiality requirements.
- Root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
- Report writing standards and required client turnaround times.
- PPE requirements and safety protocols for food environments.
- Company policies regarding scheduling, updates, and aborted audits.
Other:
- Ability to travel extensively as per client requirements.
- Willingness to work weekends where needed.
- Ability to work independently and sometimes in remote environments.
- Must maintain professional appearance, including wearing correct PPE at all times.
- Ability to keep company equipment clean, functional and properly maintained.
High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:
- Integrity
- Courage
- Care
- Passion
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Preference will be given to employment equity candidates.
go to method of application »
Closing Date: 8 October 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and analyse potential customer accounts across all service lines and market segments.
- Prioritise client engagement based on strategic value and service offering.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
- Conduct client courtesy calls across various geographical areas.
- Collaborate with internal teams to unlock new opportunities.
- Conduct market research to identify new markets and customer needs.
- Develop and implement growth strategies focused on financial gain and customer satisfaction.
- Manage the full sales cycle, including contract preparation, negotiation, and after-sales support.
- Track and analyse sales performance, providing regular reports to senior management.
- Assist with business management functions such as monthly reports and other tasks as delegated by the Head of Sales.
- Face to Face client meetings and visits.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Matric
- Business Administration, Business Management, Commerce, Sales and Marketing
Experience:
- Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in a sales role, preferably in a B2B environment.
- Minimum 2 – 5 years’ experience related to Customer service.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of sales principles and techniques.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Results-driven with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- High level of motivation and work ethic.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Other:
- Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license.
- Willingness to travel locally as needed.
High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:
- Integrity
- Courage
- Care
- Passion
- Innovation
- Accountability
- Preference will be given to employment equity candidates.
Method of Application
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