Assurecloud Food Auditor

Assurecloud Food Auditor, Cape Town

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Final date to receive applications: January 19, 2026

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 Assure Cloud 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.

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.

Assurecloud Food Auditor Cape Town
• Cape Town, ZA