Brief description
The main purpose of this position is to administer food safety, hygiene, and quality systems and processes for the hospitality services of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other tasks, the following key performance areas:
- Engage in short-term planning and perform tasks against work plans as defined in collaboration with the quality and hygiene coordinator.
- Implement and maintain the food safety management system and hygiene practices to ensure food safety standards, including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 22000, and maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance with relevant ISO standards (i.e. ISO 9001 and ISO 45001) within the SARB.
- Perform work independently within established practices, given processes, rules and regulations.
- Take responsibility for the administration of related implemented systems using established practices, processes and procedures.
- Accompany the auditors during external food safety audits in the food preparation environments, ensuring compliance with hygiene, health and safety standards as required by relevant legislation and South African national standards.
- Conduct daily/monthly internal food safety and OHS inspections in the SARB kitchens and all function areas.
- Implement and maintain sustainability initiatives in alignment with the net zero strategy.
- Follow up on action plans relating to risk assessments conducted to ensure compliance with health and safety measures in line with relevant legislation.
- Monitor the implementation of mitigation measures and ensure that any deviations or non-conformances with procedures and standards are addressed.
- Collate and provide relevant information through periodic integrated reporting to the quality and hygiene coordinator.
- Engage with relevant internal and external stakeholders and clients.
- Conduct toolbox talks using developed materials to raise awareness to facilitate understanding and adoption.
- Provide administrative support regarding traceability exercises in cases of potential foodborne illness.
- Participate in the process of obtaining certificates of acceptability in collaboration with the quality and hygiene coordinator and relevant team leader.
- Stay informed about developments in the hospitality industry, including new standards and legislation.
- Conduct daily inspections to ensure that relevant documentation is completed according to defined standard operating procedures.
Job requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must have:
- a Diploma (NQF6) in Environmental Health or an equivalent qualification; and
- three to five years’ experience in a food safety and hygiene industry and environment.
Additional requirements include:
- verbal and written communication skills;
- flexibility;
- judgement and decision-making skills;
- ability to work in a team;
- service and stakeholder focus;
- resilience;
- planning and organising skills;
- a strong focus on results; and
- persuasiveness.
About SARB
Primary mandate of the SARB
Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:
The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.
The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.
WHAT WE DO
Monetary Policy
The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.
Financial Stability
The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.
Prudential Regulation
The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.
Financial Markets
Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.
Financial Surveillance
The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.
Payments and Settlements
The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.
Statistics
The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.
Research
Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.
Banknotes and Coin
The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.
