Food Technologist

WERE HIRING: FOOD TECHNOLOGIST (HACCP OFFICER – ABATTOIR)
Western Cape – Winelands (Hermon area)

A well-established meat abattoir supplying major retail chains is looking for an experienced Food Technologist (HACCP Officer) to take full ownership of food safety systems, compliance, and on-site quality governance.

This is a senior, hands-on role requiring strong HACCP leadership and daily presence on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as HACCP Officer and HACCP Team Leader

• Manage and oversee the Senior Supervisor QC

• Ensure food safety and quality compliance in line with HACCP, FSSC 22000 and the Meat Safety Act

• Maintain and control all HACCP documentation and records

• Lead and document HACCP, TACCP, VACCP and Halaal team meetings

• Conduct internal GMP audits and support third-party audits

• Perform Gemba walks and follow up corrective actions

• Oversee microbiological sampling, trending and follow-ups

• Ensure equipment calibration and record accuracy

• Act as Pest Control Officer

• Manage training, inductions, and train-the-trainer requirements

• Authority to stop production, reject non-conforming product and raise NCRs

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science / Food Technology / Agricultural Science

• External FSSC 22000 certification (non-negotiable)

• 2–5 years experience in food manufacturing, preferably abattoir / meat processing

• Strong HACCP system ownership and audit leadership

• Comfortable spending ±70% of the day on the production floor

• Confident, assertive, solutions-focused

• Own transport and willingness to travel or relocate