Permanent - Health and Safety Manager/Food Safety Manager - Johannesburg (Incl. Northern Suburbs) - South Africa

This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual with strong technical knowledge of food safety, health, and environmental compliance. The successful candidate will ensure the effective implementation, management, and continuous improvement of food safety and health & safety systems across the region

Duties:

Conduct food safety training for staff and senior management (Internal and outsourced).

Manage, maintain, and continuously improve the food safety management system.

Review, update, and implement policies, procedures, and documentation.

Ensure factory compliance with Halaal (monthly audits), R638, Trade License, and gas/flammable substance regulations. 

Coordinate store compliance: apply for R638 and trade licenses with relevant municipalities.

Conduct internal and external audits across regions.

Coordinate the company's Global Audit requirements and internal audits with relevant national managers.

Ensure hygiene standards are met and sustained across all operations.

Ensure adherence to GMP, Sanitation SOPs, and allergen management protocols.

Verify incoming raw materials and ensure all required documentation is received.

Trend and analyze customer complaints, micro results, and corrective actions.

Assist with investigations linked to customer complaints. 

Oversee ordering of cleaning equipment and monitor usage. 

Ensure all testing equipment (thermometers, Testo units, scales) are calibrated and compliant. 

Oversee quality control documentation and ensure accurate record-keeping. 

Manage supplier accreditation in line with company and food safety requirements.

Handle leave planning, staff scheduling/rostering, and disciplinary actions for the QA/H&S team. 

Liaise with chemical suppliers, pest control providers, testing laboratories, and the laundry service provider. 

Manage waste programs, arrange collections, and review sustainability reports

Oversee ordering of PPE for factory staff. 

Conduct monthly stock-takes on cleaning materials and consumables.

Minimum Requirements:

Matric

B-Tech / Degree in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Consumer Science, or Environmental Health.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the FMCG / Food Industry. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with audit or compliance systems 

Internal Audit certificates are advantageous.

FSSC certificate is advantageous.

Strong understanding of food safety management systems, hygiene standards, and applicable legislation. 

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to KZN and Western Cape every 3 months for Audits.

Ability to work long hours, weekends, public holidays, and at short notice when operationally required.