Employer: West Coast Personnel The company is seeking a Junior Compliance Officer to support food safety, quality, health & safety, and environmental compliance across its Cape Town depots. The role involves maintaining compliance documentation, coordinating audits and inspections, managing records, assisting with risk assessments, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented. You will also support HACCP processes, conduct internal audits, and liaise with management on compliance status. Key Responsibilities: - Maintaining documentation to ensure compliance with the Management System including, Food Safety, Quality, Health and Safety, Risk and Environmental controls for both the Paarden Eiland and Duncan Dock depot.  - Arranging for inspections, certifications, training, vessel permits etc. required for Compliance  - Collection of records, reporting and distribution of compliance information  - Record keeping and participation in HACCP reviews, management system reviews, HSE meetings and risk meetings  - Facilitating risk assessments and providing input into the review and expansion of Safe Operating Procedures and Work instructions  - Conducting internal audits, preparing corrective action plans and ensuring close out of findings  - Communicating audit findings for internal and external audits, agree on corrective actions and ensure close out.  - Trending of incidents, non-conformances, and customer complaints  - Liaising with the management team regarding status of compliance  - Staff and contractor Induction training  - Any related tasks as allocated  Knowledge, skills, and attributes: - Good communication skills (verbal and written)   - Highly organized, practical, and diligent   - Knowledge and experience working with OHSACT, FSSC 22000, HACCP and other Food Safety Standards   - Planning and performing internal audits   - Excellent administrative skills and report writing   - Ability to work independently and as part of a team  Required Qualifications and Experience: - National Diploma in Food Technology or Food Science or similar  - Training and/or experience with HACCP / FSSC 22000 standards  - HACCP team member / leader  - Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)  - Experience using compliance management software such SHEQX or similar systems will be advantageous  - Knowledge of ZA import/export processes and NRCS HACCP audit requirements will be advantageous  - 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a cold storage or food manufacturing environment.  - Valid driver’s license required \* Start 1 May 2026