Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager (HACCP Implementation Specialist)
Location: Randburg, Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
Duration: Permanent
Ready to lead HACCP accreditation from the ground up and shape the future of food safety in a growing business?
Is this you?
You’re a meticulous, hands-on food safety professional who thrives on building systems that work. You are young and eager and ready to learn and make this role your own. With a strong eye for detail and a structured approach, you’re confident leading audits, managing compliance, and training teams. You communicate clearly, take ownership of projects, and enjoy driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced warehouse environment.What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You’ll take full ownership of implementing a HACCP system across warehouse operations, leading the process through to successful accreditation. From developing and managing QA and QC systems to establishing SOPs, policies and compliance documentation, you’ll ensure robust food safety practices across receiving, storage, handling and distribution. You’ll conduct internal audits, liaise with certification bodies, manage external audits, and train staff on best practice standards. This is a strategic opportunity to build and embed food safety systems from the ground up while continuously improving processes in line with regulatory and industry requirements.Where you’ll be doing it
Our client is a growing importer and distributor of food raw materials, supplying into the broader food manufacturing sector. With a strong focus on operational excellence and compliance, the organisation is investing in robust food safety systems to support its expansion. The culture is entrepreneurial yet quality-driven, offering the opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping standards and strengthening governance within warehouse operations.What you’ll need
You’ll hold a relevant qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Management or a related field, along with formal HACCP training and certification. You have proven experience (1 years min) implementing HACCP systems and successfully achieving accreditation, supported by strong knowledge of food safety legislation and warehouse compliance. Experience within food importation and distribution will be advantageous, alongside excellent documentation, auditing, process management, leadership and communication skills.What you’ll get
You’ll receive a market-related salary aligned with your experience, along with the opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within a growing organisation. This is your chance to build and lead food safety systems that will have a lasting impact on the business.How to apply
For a confidential discussion, please contact Mirandi on (021) 035 1432 or send your CV to m.hagen@thetalentexperts.co.za – We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.Applicant Consent
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