Junior Compliance Officer

Location: Duncan Dock, Cape Town Harbour, Western Cape
Remuneration: R300,000 – R330,000 Total Cost to Company (TCTC) per annum (R25,000 - R27,500 per month)
Reports to: National Compliance Manager

Position Overview

3L Consulting is recruiting a Junior Compliance Officer on behalf of our client, based at their Duncan Dock facility in the Port of Cape Town.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and maintaining compliance across Food Safety, Quality, Health and Safety, Risk and Environmental management systems.

This role requires a highly organised, diligent and practical individual with relevant compliance experience, strong administrative capabilities and a sound understanding of applicable food safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Management and Administration

  • Maintain documentation and records to ensure compliance with the organisation's management systems, including Food Safety, Quality, Health and Safety, Risk and Environmental controls.

  • Coordinate inspections, certifications, training and vessel permits.

  • Collect, maintain, report and distribute relevant compliance information.

  • Maintain records and participate in HACCP reviews, management system reviews, HSE meetings and risk meetings.

  • Liaise with the management team regarding compliance status and related matters.

• Auditing, Risk and Corrective Actions

  • Conduct internal audits, prepare corrective action plans and ensure the close-out of identified findings.

  • Communicate findings from internal and external audits, agree on corrective actions and monitor their implementation and close-out.

  • Facilitate risk assessments and contribute to the review and development of Safe Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.

  • Monitor and analyse trends relating to incidents, non-conformances and customer complaints.

• Training and General Compliance Support

  • Conduct induction training for employees and contractors.

  • Support compliance-related activities and undertake other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Food Technology, Food Science or a similar qualification.

• 1–3 years' experience in a similar compliance-related role, preferably within a cold storage environment or fish processing establishment.

• Experience conducting internal audits.

• Training in HACCP / FSSC 22000.

• Experience as a HACCP team member or team leader.

• Knowledge and practical experience working with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), FSSC 22000, HACCP and other applicable Food Safety Standards.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

• Valid driver's licence and own transport.

Advantageous Experience and Knowledge

• Experience with National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) audits.

• Experience with Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) vessel permit applications.

• Experience using compliance management software such as SHEQX or similar systems.

• Knowledge of South African import and export processes.

• Understanding of NRCS HACCP audit requirements.

Key Skills and Personal Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent administrative and report-writing capabilities.

• Highly organised, practical and diligent approach to work.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive junior compliance professional with a solid foundation in food safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance. They will have practical exposure to HACCP, internal auditing and compliance administration, ideally gained within a cold storage or fish processing environment.

They should be comfortable working with compliance documentation, coordinating audits and inspections, identifying areas of non-compliance and following through on corrective actions. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to engage effectively with operational teams and management are essential.

Employment Equity

In support of our client's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.