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Paarl: Hygiene & Food Safety Officer – Paarl

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About the Role

The Hygiene & Food Safety Officer is a critical role in ensuring compliance with food safety and health & safety standards in our manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading food safety training, inductions, GMP sessions, and maintaining accurate records, while also overseeing various aspects of factory operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards (FSSC 22000 knowledge advantageous)
  • Lead food safety training, inductions, GMP sessions, and maintain accurate records
  • Manage environmental monitoring (Listeria & general swabs, ATP testing, cleaning validations)
  • Oversee cleaning staff, pest control programme, waste management, and on-site laundry
  • Conduct internal inspections and monthly audits
  • Monitor hygiene practices across receiving, dispatch, contractors, and visitors
  • Manage safety systems, medicals, sick returns, and access control compliance
  • Report to the QAM and support factory operations with continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous)

Health & Safety Representative certification

Certificate/Diploma in Hygiene, Bacteria & Foreign Objects

Minimum 3 years compliance experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

Qualifications

Formal education/certifications: Please specify.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not specified.

How to Apply

Click the green “Go Apply” button below to apply directly online with the employer.

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About Manufacturing Jobs in Drakenstein

Manufacturing positions in Drakenstein, South Africa are part of the broader manufacturing sector, which typically employs a significant workforce in the region. Generally, these roles involve overseeing production processes, ensuring quality control, and managing supply chains to meet customer demand. Typically, manufacturing professionals in this area work in industries such as food processing, automotive, or aerospace.

Typically, salaries for manufacturing positions in Drakenstein vary widely depending on factors like experience, company size, and industry sector. Common broad salary ranges for these roles can be expected to fall between R400 000 and R700 000 per annum, although actual salaries may be higher or lower, depending on individual circumstances.

Common skills required for manufacturing positions include mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, attention to detail, leadership qualities, and knowledge of production processes and quality control methods. Generally, a strong understanding of engineering principles, supply chain management, and inventory control is also highly valued in these roles.

Manufacturing professionals can be found across various industry sectors, including the automotive industry, aerospace manufacturing, and food processing plants. Often, these companies operate large-scale facilities that require skilled personnel to manage production lines, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Career development opportunities for manufacturing professionals in Drakenstein are diverse and varied. Typically, career progression paths involve moving into supervisory or management roles, taking on specialized responsibilities such as project management or quality control, or transitioning into related fields like engineering or logistics.


This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.

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