Compliance Officer
| Closing Date | 2022/09/12 |
| Reference Number | RCL220829-5 |
| Company | RCL Foods |
| Job Title | Compliance Officer – Polokwane |
| Functions | SHEQ |
| Job Type Classification | Permanent |
| Location – Town / City | Polokwane |
| Location – Province | Limpopo |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Job Description | At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and collectively as a team to achieve our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often! We at RCL FOODS are in search for a Compliance Officer to join our Vector Division. The role will be based in Polokwane and report to the SHERQ Co-ordinator. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to: – Make decisions and offer guidance at regional operational levels directly impacting the strategic management of the operation. – Ensure that management and organizational accountability in legislative requirements are addressed, requiring high-level discretion. – Be a strategic and innovative thinker, with high problem-solving competencies and be systematic in his/her approach. – Immediately solve all challenges and problems with the ambit of responsibility. – Identify and implement innovations, particularly those that will improve conformance with industry and statutory requirements and reduce costs. |
| Minimum Requirements | A degree or diploma in Food Science/Technology, Applied Science, or like discipline. A minimum of 3 years working in food hygiene and/or health and safety environment implementing food safety and health and safety policies. Experience in the implementation and management of ISO systemsValid Code EB drivers |
| Duties & Responsibilities | Legislative and Policy Compliance – Ensure compliance with the Food Safety and the OHSACT and regulations. – Ensure the region and sites have the current – Vector quality and food safety standards and procedures in place. – Ensure documentation completion and submission requirements are adhered to. – Ensure all internal policies are aligned to legislative requirements and best practices. – Review and update all SHERQ procedures and checklists. Operational Compliance Support and Auditing – Co-ordinate the development, implementation and management of a standardized integrated SHERQ management system as per the required standard. – Conduct internal audits and inspections. – Implement and maintain quality tools to ensure quality control and compliance. – Provide management and staff training Ensure that all traceability and recalls procedures are followed – Accompany inspectors during on-site inspections and respond to regulatory non-compliance – Maintain the HACCP system and other safety information and documentation. – Implement, administer, monitor, and maintain the warehouse foods safety programme and associated documentation. – Update all SHE & food safety systems, lists, and files. – Ensure that fire prevention and emergency procedures are identified and implemented. – Conduct workplace and job-specific hazard analysis to identify potential hazards. – Evaluate the effectiveness of risk control measures and recommend changes. – Maintain risk registersCommunicate risk control and risk management information by analyzing data, developing indicators, producing and presenting required reports and advising management accordingly. – Liaise with external bodies eg. Department of Labour, fire department, contractors, service providers and emergency services about local governmental compliance requirements and best practices. Incident Investigation – Conduct post-incident investigations to identify root causes and determine appropriate preventative and corrective action. – Ensure proper administration of the incident reporting and investigation system, legal documents, and registers. – Analyze and investigate customer complaints. Facilitate interventions to address the problem and monitor improvements. – Seek continual improvement in the SHERQ space by regularly monitoring regional and site activities and assessing new developments’ implications. Communication and Reporting – Analyse data, develop leading indicators, determine trends, and produce and present required reports to advise management accordingly. – Engage with external bodies (eg. Department of Health and service providers) regarding compliance requirements and best practices. – Advise project managers regarding the requirements of contractors on site, safety files, etc. – Ensure food safety and safety meetings are held and minutes are communicated. |
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