Food Safety Coordinator

Full time @Black Tie Recruit in Warehouse & Inventory
  • 2 Dowse Road Umhlanga Rocks Drive Umhlanga Rocks 4001 View on Map
  • Post Date : September 4, 2025
  • Apply Before : August 12, 2026
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 63599
  • Offered Salary  0
  • Career Level  Senior-level
  • Experience  4 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Qualifications  Diploma

Job Description

A well-established Cold Storage company is seeking a suitable Food Safety Coordinator for their Durban Branch based in Clairwood, Durban.  

Reference: SLFSC2281294

Duties/responsibilities 

  • Monitor and oversee compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, FSSC 22000, GMP, SANS).
  • Maintain and update HACCP systems and food safety programs
  • Conduct internal audits and support external audit readiness.
  • Train staff on food safety and hygiene practices.
  • Monitor sanitation, pest control, and environmental testing.
  • Ensure traceability systems are in place and effective.
  • Manage food safety documentation and reporting.
  • Assess supplier compliance and incoming goods.
  • Liaise with external bodies (health inspectors, auditors, regulators) as needed.
  • Stay current with food safety legislation and liaise with regulators.
  • Driving performance excellence.
  • Living the company values and adhering to all policies and procedures.

 


Candidate Requirements

Experience: 

  • 2–5 years’ experience in food safety within a cold storage or logistics environment.

Qualifications:

  • Matric and Diploma or degree in Food Technology or a related field.

Knowledge /Experience: 

  • Strong knowledge of  food safety standards for food handling and storage.
  • Experience with cold chain monitoring, temperature control, and traceability systems.
  • Skilled in conducting internal audits, managing non-conformities, and preparing for regulatory inspections.

Skills: 

  • Comfortable using digital systems for monitoring, reporting, and compliance tracking.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in cross-functional teams
  • Attention to detail in monitoring Critical Control Points (CCPs) and food safety risks.
  • Strong knowledge all food safety regulations
  • Proficiency with logistics software and tools (MS Office and WMS).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills – clear and effective with both team members and clients.
  • Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Required skills