Food Technologist

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

To ensure food safety and quality compliance by managing non-conformances, resolving product and process issues and implementing corrective actions. It involves overseeing QC activities, audits, and documentation to maintain compliance with food safety standards, this also includes driving continuous improvement while ensuring strong factory hygiene, process control, and operational compliance.

Investigate and resolve microbiological, quality, and food safety issues across products, components, and processes
Manage non-conformances, customer complaints, RTVs, and shelf-life issues, implementing corrective and preventative actions
Conduct internal audits, maintain audit schedules, and ensure completion of NCRs by relevant teams and suppliers
Maintain supplier assurance, liaise with customers, and provide regular reporting and trend analysis
Oversee QC activities, supervise QC teams, and verify processes including daily CCP checks
Maintain and update food safety documentation, systems, policies, and ensure compliance with FSQ standards
Conduct training, traceability tests, and mock recalls to ensure operational readiness
Ensure factory compliance through inspections, hygiene enforcement, deep-clean supervision, and process validation

3-4 years’ experience in the Food or Beverage Industry with specific focus on quality assurance
Knowledge of high care, low care protocols will be advantageous.

Strong knowledge of food safety systems, including ISO standards, PRPs, and food safety protocols
A strong technical ability
Good knowledge of Food Safety Management principles and Good Manufacturing Practices
A sound knowledge of FSSC 22000, Food processing and Woolworths Code of Practice
Microsoft Office literacy
Exposure to Shopware system will be advantageous.