Food Safety Auditor

About the role

The Food Safety Auditor will conduct comprehensive inspections and audits of food establishments in Bloemfontein, ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations, HACCP principles, and client‑specific standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform on‑site inspections of restaurants, processing facilities, retail stores and other food premises.
• Evaluate handling, preparation, storage and sanitation practices against legal and client requirements.
• Verify adherence to HACCP, food safety guidelines and industry standards.
• Review documentation such as temperature logs, cleaning schedules, training records and pest‑control reports.
• Prepare detailed written reports and verbally communicate findings to clients.
• Complete client confirmation slips, non‑conformance reports and close‑out disputes.
• Deliver training sessions and workshops on food safety best practices.
• Collaborate with other food safety professionals and stay updated on regulatory changes.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
• Experience conducting audits and preparing audit reports.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to continuous learning about industry standards.

Required skills

• HACCP methodology
• Food safety audit procedures
• Report writing