FOOD SAFETY COORDINATOR

Suiderland Plase is a grower, packer and exporter of fresh fruit (citrus and table grapes) in South Africa. Our production units are situated across the Western Cape, with our head office in Bellville near Cape Town. The company has a vacancy for a food safety coordinator at Bergpak . This is Suiderland Plase’s brand new citrus pack house that is currently being built about 10km outside of Piketberg, close to our farmsSteenebrug and Ferland . The position will report to the pack house manager and is available immediately.RESPONSIBILITIESAudits: BRC, TMPS, SIZA, and other client specific auditsEnsure that the food safety management systems operate effectivelyConduct internal audits according to scheduleFacilitate all 3rd party inspections and or audits at siteFollow up and implement corrective actions and clarify non conformitiesCoordinate training: Food safety, HACCP, etc.Manage the SQA approval and monitoring program for suppliers (produce, packaging, chemicals, cleaning chemicals etc.) and contract service providers (lab, transport, pest control) as per food safety management system.Ensure that health and safety systems are being maintainedJob Requirements: JOB REQUIREMENTMatric with a relevant qualification2 to 3 years’ experience in a food safety environmentComputer literate (Excel advanced & MS office)Valid drivers’ license