Senior Food Permits Officer (Emirati)

My client, a Dubai government entity, is looking to hire a Senior Food Permits Officer (Emirati) to oversee food-related permits, approvals and accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with applicable food safety regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve permits and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for food establishments.
• Approve food labelling, packaging and repackaging applications.
• Accredit food transportation vehicles, training providers and consultancy companies.
• Review permits for temporary food activities, events and promotional campaigns.
• Review and approve food establishment plans, including factories, hotels and catering companies.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Develop training plans and provide on-the-job training to Food Permits Officers.
• Monitor performance, analyse reports and recommend operational improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Food Safety, Food Science, Food Processing or Public Health.
•  2–4 years of relevant experience.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of federal and local food safety legislation.
• Knowledge of food regulations, standards and quality requirements.
• Food safety risk assessment.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Innovation, creativity and customer focus.
• Excellence in execution.

Job Grade: 12

Interested candidates please apply to the job.

NB: Due to the volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.