Website Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd
Founded in 1820 with a rich history spanning more than 195 years, Premier is entering a new and exciting period in our journey. In July 2014 we moved into our new corporate offices in Waterfall City just north of Johannesburg. The past two years have seen a series of changes whereby Premier expande… read mored from the traditional milling and baking business into sugar confectionery with brands such as Manhattan and Super C as well as home and personal care with brands such as Lil-Lets, Dove cotton wool and Vulco. We are executing our strategic intent to be a leading FMCG player in chosen geographies. Our mission is to provide innovative, branded and private label solutions in partnership with our customers and consumers in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector via defined routes to market. This will be achieved through organic and acquisitive opportunities in chosen geographies. Our success is measured by our profitability and also by our ability to reinvent ourselves through our innovative products and leading brands. The business has an annual turnover of over R9 billion and employs over 7000 people in our various operations. Following recent acquisitions, Premier operates 16 bakeries, 5 wheat mills, 2 maize mills, a sugar confectionery plant and 24 distribution depots situated in South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho and has a Lil-Lets sales office based in the UK. In July 2011, Brait – an investment holding company whose shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and the JSE – successfully transitioned from a private equity fund manager to investment holding company. At this time, Brait increased its shareholding from 49.9% of Premier to the current 90% shareholding and subsequently appointed Tjaart Kruger to the position of CEO. The fulfilment of our strategy will see EBITDA from acquisitions grow from 0% in 2011 to 36% in 2018. Our strategic intent and brand promise of growing together is reflected in our updated corporate identity. Building 5, Maxwell Office Park, Waterfall City, Internal Rd, Midrand, 2090, South Africa
Job Purpose
To ensure Premier takes the lead in the milling industry by providing technical food safety leadership, advise, guidance and support services to remain compliant to the requirements for GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative Standards), food safety, customer requirements and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure Premier provides food-safe products by guiding implementation, maintaining GFSI and regulatory compliance, and securing certifications for all sites.
Protect and strengthen the brand by resolving consumer complaints through NCR management, investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements.
Drive operational excellence by conducting quarterly internal audits and annual cross-site audits to verify compliance.
Maintain certification through annual external audits with approved bodies.
Manage and monitor food safety management systems in line with ISO/TS and ISO 22000 standards.
Promote a food safety culture by training staff on compliance, standards, and best practices, while enhancing QA team competence through external and induction training.
Qualification Requirements
Biotech/Food Technologies Degree or BTECH Degree (Essential)
FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Certification (Essential)
Experience Requirements
QA/QC Manager from Grain Milling Industry with 10-12 years in both roles
QA/QC Managers from FMCG food producing sites
Key Outputs
Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22002-1, and ISO/TS 22002-4 standards and their application.
In-depth knowledge of GFSI and FSSC 22000 standards and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of food safety management systems (FSMS), HACCP, and regulatory requirements.
Understanding of grain milling and baking processes (desirable).
Experience in supplier compliance and quality systems management.
Knowledge of non-conformance handling, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
Familiarity with knowledge management practices for capturing, storing, and sharing QA insights.
Ability to plan, lead, and execute internal, external, and supplier audits, ensuring compliance with GFSI, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, and other regulatory requirements.
Competence in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining clear and practical QA and food safety policies, SOPs, and work instructions. Ensures documents are aligned with regulatory, certification, and customer requirements while being accessible and easy to implement across teams.
Ability to support continuous improvement and innovation by researching global best practices, food safety technologies, and process improvement opportunities. Skilled in applying data analysis and industry insights to enhance systems, product safety, and compliance.
Deadline:10th September,2025
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