Food Safety Officer; Citrus

Our Client in the Agricultural Industry is seeking to employ a Food Safety Officer to their team based in Coega Industrial.

• Degree or Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• BRC certification (essential).
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP and GMP principles.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a food safety or compliance role, preferably within the citrus or fresh produce industry.
• Proven experience in internal auditing and food safety system implementation.
• ISO certification experience, particularly ISO 22000.
• Exposure to SQF or similar Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards.
• Experience working in export-focused or audit-intensive environments.
• Strong auditing and compliance management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capability.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation control abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Practical, hands‑on approach to food safety implementation.

• Oversee and manage food safety and compliance programs across citrus packing, processing, and handling operations.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety standards, including HACCP, GMP, and BRC requirements.
• Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and corrective action follow‑ups to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Prepare for and support external audits (customer, certification, and regulatory audits).
• Maintain and update food safety documentation, procedures, and records.
• Identify food safety risks and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Train and support operational teams on food safety standards, hygiene, and best practices.
• Investigate non‑conformances, customer complaints, and food safety incidents, ensuring effective root cause analysis and resolution.
• Stay up to date with changes in food safety legislation, certification standards, and industry best practices.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.