Status Staffing - Food Safety Consultant and Facilitator (Remote - Durban)

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START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma or Degree in a food-related field (e.g., Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology)
• Accredited certification in:
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Internal Auditing
• Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
• GLOBALGAP advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) intermediate level
• Willingness to travel occasionally, with the possibility of overnight stays
• Professional presentation and facilitation skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management abilities
• Self-motivated with the ability to self-study when required
• A strong team player who supports colleagues when needed
• Customer Focused: Committed to delivering great service and maintaining client satisfaction
• Ethical and Reliable: Dedicated to high standards of ethics and integrity, always delivering on promises
• Innovative: Continuously seeking smarter ways of working and contributing to business improvement
• Growth-Oriented: Actively pursuing personal and professional development to support business success
• Positive and Engaging: Maintains an upbeat attitude and builds strong relationships with clients
• Driven and Passionate: Takes initiative and ownership, motivated by helping customers succeed
• Effective Communicator: Communicates clearly, professionally, and honestly with clients, colleagues, and leadership

DUTIES:

• Develop detailed, tailored project plans aligned with project proposals for all implementation projects.
• Manage implementation projects to ensure they run efficiently and meet timelines and deliverables as outlined in the project proposal.
• Develop, create, update, and tailor compliance documents and checklists per project to ensure they are professional, practical for the client, and meet relevant compliance standards.
• Conduct gap audits, internal audits, hygiene audits, and readiness audits to a professional standard, and submit reports within 5 working days of the audit.
• Prepare for, manage, and facilitate training interventions to ensure a high standard of delivery and positive delegate feedback.
• Complete learner assessments in accordance with The Company's assessment procedures and processes. Ensure that all portfolios and batch QMS documents are completed accurately and submitted within required timeframes.
• Attend weekly planning sessions.
• Coordinate and plan the training and consulting schedule in collaboration with the Marketing and Sales Manager.
• Liaise with clients in advance to confirm planned consultations.
• Prepare thoroughly for each client consultation to ensure billable time is used productively and efficiently.
• Accurately record billable time by submitting Client Contact Sheets for each visit, cross-referenced with the project plan.
• Report any project deviations or concerns promptly to ensure timely resolution with all relevant parties.
• Assist in estimating consultation time required for implementation projects by analyzing client checklists and master document lists.
• Respond professionally and promptly to client queries and communications.
• Use available free time or admin days effectively by taking the initiative to improve auditing and consulting templates or training materials.
• Uphold all The Companys QMS processes, policies, and procedures, and proactively suggest improvements where identified.

HOURS:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 16:30