TRAFFIC Western Cape

WANTED! Food Safety Team Leader - Cape Town

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South African Rand . ZAR 300,000 - 400,000

Job Description

15 Jan 2026 WANTED! Food Safety

At HealthSmart, we've been producing nutritious, high-quality food for over 30 years. From our custom-designed Diep River facility, we manufacture health products for South Africa's leading retailers.

We're looking for a Food Safety Team Leader to report into our Technical Manager and play a key role in strengthening our food safety culture and systems.

  • Leading and maintaining our FSSC 22000 (v6) Food Safety Management System.
  • Driving food safety compliance across production and warehouse teams.
  • Managing internal audits, corrective actions and external audit readiness.
  • Delivering food safety training of staff and visiting of suppliers.
  • Championing continuous improvement, including digital recording and monitoring initiatives
What we're looking for:
  • B Sc in Food Science /B Tech in Food Technology or related field.
  • 3-5 years' experience in the food industry (FMCG preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP and FSSC 22000.
  • Confident leader who can influence and motivate teams.

You'll join a values-driven business committed to nourishing people and the planet, in a collaborative environment where your work directly impacts consumer health and product quality.

About This Role

Career insights for Quality Control Systems Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
R22,394/month
R14,844 to R32,088/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Judgment and Decision Making Quality Control Analysis Reading Comprehension Active Listening Monitoring
Common Technologies
Database software Microsoft Access 365 Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Eko Minitab 21 Statgraphics Centurion 19 Systat Software LISA.lims ASI DATAMYTE GageMetrics

Job Overview

Date Posted
12 Mar 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR 300,000 - 400,000
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Quality Control Systems Managers Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R22,394/month

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