Western Cape: TEMPORARY COMPLIANCE OFFICER (4-MONTH CONTRACT) posted by West Coast Personnel

Salary: R30 000 per month

A temporary opportunity is available for a Compliance Officer to oversee compliance activities across the Paarden Eiland and Duncan Dock depots. This role supports the National Compliance Manager and requires someone organised, proactive, and confident in maintaining high compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance documentation for Food Safety, Quality, Health & Safety, Risk, and Environmental controls.
• Coordinate inspections, certifications, training, and vessel permits.
• Collect and distribute compliance records and reports.
• Participate in HACCP reviews, management system reviews, HSE and risk meetings.
• Facilitate risk assessments and assist with updating SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Conduct internal audits, prepare corrective actions, and ensure close-out.
• Communicate audit findings and support corrective action processes.
• Track incidents, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
• Liaise with management on compliance status.
• Conduct staff and contractor induction training.
• Perform additional compliance-related tasks when required.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Highly organised, diligent, and practical.
• Knowledge of OHSACT, FSSC 22000, HACCP and related Food Safety Standards.
• Experience conducting internal audits.
• Excellent admin and reporting skills.
• Able to work independently and within a team.

Qualifications & Experience

• National Diploma in Food Technology, Food Science, or similar.
• Proven internal auditing experience.
• HACCP / FSSC 22000 training.
• HACCP team member or leader.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience with SHEQX or similar systems (advantageous).
• 1–3 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in cold storage or food manufacturing.
• Own transport and valid driver’s licence.