Job Description

Closing date: 27 November 2025

Job Purpose

To conduct food safety audits at retail food establishments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, client-specific requirements, and internal procedures. The auditor will assess food safety practices, report findings, and support continuous improvement in food safety management.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct food safety audits in line with client and AssureCloud standards. Evaluate food premises, hygiene practices, and documentation against audit criteria. Perform opening and closing meetings with store management. Complete Client Confirmation Slips and resolve disputes professionally. Prepare accurate audit reports and ensure quality checks before submission. Maintain audit KPIs and meet client turnaround times. Apply risk assessment principles during audit planning and execution. Travel to audit sites, including weekends (overtime policy applies). Ensure audit tools and PPE are clean, functional, and compliant. Follow company policies for travel and accommodation logistics. Observe food preparation, storage, handling, and transport practices. Interview staff involved in food safety processes.

Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or Biotechnology. Environmental Health qualifications are not preferred.

Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience conducting food safety audits or inspections. Proven experience in client-facing roles and dispute resolution.

Skills & Knowledge

Strong understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP, and hygiene practices. Familiarity with R638 and the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972. Knowledge of PPE compliance and risk assessment. Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and report writing. Strong verbal communication and time management skills. Ability to work independently and adapt to client-specific protocols.

Other

Preference will be given to employment equity candidates. * Valid driver's license and passport.