Job Description
About the Role
Bidvest Prestige is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Training Officer – Food Hygiene to join our team. As a key member of our training and compliance department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our organization maintains the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for designing and delivering effective training programs, managing non-conformances, and embedding a strong culture of food safety and total compliance within our food production and handling environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the operational training and development of personnel across food safety, hygiene, HACCP, health & safety, environmental compliance, quality, and customer service.
- Conduct induction, refresher, and task-specific training for all employees and contractors.
- Facilitate training methods and coaching for supervisors and operational leaders.
- Assess employee training needs through risk assessments, audits, inspections, incidents, and performance evaluations.
- Align all training programs with organizational goals, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Develop, implement, and continuously update training programs to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
- Support the implementation, maintenance, and verification of HACCP systems.
- Train employees on hazard identification, CCPs, monitoring, corrective actions, allergen control, and contamination prevention.
- Deliver training on health & safety legislation, environmental controls, and safe systems of work.
- Conduct and review risk assessments and hazard identification for operations, cleaning activities, chemicals, and equipment.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Food Science/Food Technology, Training, Quality, Food Safety, or related field.
- Assessor / Facilitator or equivalent training certification (advantageous).
- Minimum 5 years experience in training, compliance, or quality within the food industry or cleaning/hygiene environment.
Qualifications
- Formal education/certifications not specified.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary details not specified.
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About Scientific / QA Jobs in South Africa
The demand for skilled Scientific and Quality Assurance (QA) professionals is on the rise in South Africa, driven by the growth of industries such as technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. Typically, these roles are found in various sectors, including research and development, product testing, and quality control.
Salaries for Scientific and QA positions in South Africa vary widely depending on factors like experience, company size, industry sector, and location. Generally, entry-level positions may start within a broad range of R200 000 to R350 000 per annum, while senior roles can command salaries upwards of R600 000 to R1 million or more. However, these figures are only a rough guide, as actual salaries can fluctuate significantly based on individual circumstances.
Common skills required for Scientific and QA positions in South Africa include proficiency in laboratory testing methods, analytical techniques, and data analysis software. Typically, a strong understanding of quality management systems, such as ISO 9001 or ISO 14001, is also essential. Additionally, many organizations require applicants to have a degree in a relevant field, such as chemistry, biology, physics, or engineering. Industry experience, language skills, and project management knowledge are often highly valued.
Scientific and QA professionals can be found across various industries, including the technology industry, financial services sector, manufacturing sector, and healthcare industry. Commonly, these roles are also found in research institutions, universities, and government agencies.
Career development opportunities for Scientific and QA professionals in South Africa are plentiful. Typically, entry-level positions serve as a springboard to more senior roles within an organization, such as team lead or supervisor. Many organizations also offer opportunities for professional certification, training, and education to help employees develop their skills. With experience, scientific and QA professionals can transition into management roles, take on leadership positions, or explore related careers in industries like consulting or academia.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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