Food Safety and Hygiene Officer – The Butcher Shop

The Butchershop Botswana is currently looking to fill the post of a Food Safety & Hygiene Officer, this role will be responsible for developing and managing Food Safety and Hygiene Management System to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement of health and safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintenance and coordination of the company food safety program to maintain statutory compliance to the prescribed legal requirements.
2. Coordinating and assisting with technical training and overall competency to management and employees with regards to the operational aspects of the food safety program, pest control, environmental, operational methods and personal practices and maintenance of for food safety and hygiene/cleaning practices.
3. To complete food supplier audits against the HACCP Systems implemented
4. Identifying corrective actions required and escalation of major concerns and ensure action thereof as required.
5. To liaise with Local Authority Inspectors and enforcement officials as required
6. Coordinate the ongoing development requirements of the factory’s food safety program and compliance including carrying out internal audits.
7. Ensuring that all registers, records and documentation relating to the role are properly maintained

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

• A Degree in Food Science & Technology or equivalent
• Knowledge of HACCP System is essential
• Computer Literate

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Have at least 3-5 years of post-qualification experience within a similar position
• Ability to work well independently and effectively within a team setting
• Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with staff and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• A clean driver’s license