Gauteng: Food Technologist posted by Phakisa Holdings

Food Technologist Vacancy

Position: 3-month contract
Seniority Level: Mid-Career (3 – 6 yrs exp)
Region: Gauteng
Location: Randfontein- Western Suburbs
Sectors: FMCG

Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose of the Role

• Maintenance of GMP and Food safety management systems in production plants in accordance with System and retailer requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Control of Food safety records submitted by factories- Verification, signing & filing, including ordering of record forms/books.
• Participate actively in production and manage the Implementation of Procedures (PRP’s) on the floor.
• Updating of records and Procedures as required and submit change request to the Snr QAT.
• Accompany regulatory inspectors & Participate in external audits as required.
• Compile monthly Food Safety meeting minutes.
• Assist in food safety and quality related nonconformance/customer complaints investigations and feedback to the Senior QAT.
• Monitoring the Supplier’s Quality assurance.
• Conduct monthly GMP internal audits as per schedule.
• Conduct traceability studies.
• Ensure that the practices of the plants are in line with the Documented FSMS requirements.
• Ensure that all water supplies, products, drains, air, equipments & hands are adequately tested as scheduled.
• Ensure non-conforming material are recorded, documented, disposed off in an appropriate manner and analysed to identify and prevent recurring problems.
• Ensure that on-line cleaning and sanitation is effective and correct steps are followed when cleaning is undertaken in the plants.

Knowledge/Experience and Education

• National Diploma in Food Technology or equivalent qualification
• Internal Auditing Certificate
• Experience in various processes with specific reference to good manufacturing practices, HACCP and FSSC/ISO 22000.
• Working knowledge on MS Office – Access.

Competencies Required

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be multilingual 
• Must be an assertive self-starter who can work independently and within a team
• Attention to details and accuracy.

Decision Making Medium level of decision making with regards to Food Safety compliance, Safety standards, Regulatory compliance.
Problem Solving Medium level of problem-solving responsibility with regards to Food Safety compliance issues on all manufacturing facilities.
Leadership/Supervision No direct reports but responsible for ensuring Food Safety compliance, training and adherence to all Food Safety Management System.