Quality and Food Safety Manager
RCL Foods · Randfontein, Gauteng
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Start free — we apply for you →- We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Quality and Food Safety Manager to join our Culinary Operating Unit in Randfontein, driving a culture of food safety, compliance, quality, and continuous improvement across our Groceries and Spreads portfolio.
- To manage food safety and product quality assurance, ensuring regulatory, quality and food safety compliance. Maintains internal and external stakeholder relationships. To lead QFS teams in driving QFS compliance.
Minimum Requirements
- Must have a relevant National Diploma / NQF level 7 Bachelor's Degree 3 years.
- Must have 6 years' experience in the management of Quality and Food Safety.
Duties & Responsibilities Leadership, Training & Development:
- Demonstrate ownership and accountability, ensure consistent quality and productivity, and communicate effectively regarding task progress and risks.
- Mentor and coach team members, support company values, and champion training and development initiatives.
- Conduct performance appraisals, drive engagement, and maintain communication with teams.
Compliance Management
- Identify and rectify deviations in the Business Management System to conform to relevant ISO 22000, 9001, 17025 and industry standards.
- Schedule and execute audits for various compliance areas, oversee external audit processes, lead investigations and ensure implementation of corrective action.
Strategy Execution
- Align QFS processes with business objectives and contribute to cost-saving strategies and policy development.
Technical Expertise
- Provide technical, legal, and advisory support to stakeholders, participate in committees, and define company policies on quality assurance and food safety.
- Develop training materials and policy manuals to ensure knowledge transfer.
Project Management
- Manage QFS-related projects and continuous improvement interventions, monitoring project phases against deliverables and resolving bottlenecks.
- Analyze project reports and conduct post-evaluation exercises to determine impact and results.
Supplier Quality Assurance/Contractor Management
- Oversee supplier compliance and performance.
Incident Reporting & Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate records of incidents and ensure timely investigation, corrective actions and reporting.
Risk Management
- Ensure continuous improvement and risk management through integrated risk management systems IRMS, maintaining certifications, and improving QFS standards.
Deadline:23rd October,2026