Food Safety Administration
Internship
This position has been filled
Food Safety Administration Internship
Are you looking to pursue a profession in food safety, but need work experience to kick start you career?
Are you attentive to detail, a quick learner, hardworking and service orientated? Then the Star South Internship programme is for you.
What does Star South do?
Based in Wellington, South Africa, Star South serves four key groups across the diverse sector of fresh produce: fruit producers and retailers, both within South Africa and abroad. Besides becoming South Africa’s largest importer of table grapes, stone fruit and kiwis, we’ve expanded our portfolio to include citrus, pomegranates, apples, pears, and figs – sourced and sold across the globe.
How does the Internship work?
- The programme will run for 12-months
- You will be based in our compliance division, executing daily tasks as detailed below
What are the candidate requirements?
- Relevant NQF5 Qualification in Food Safety and/ or experience in food safety would be advantageous
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans
- Reliable transport
- Computer literate, especially Microsoft Excel
- Strong administration skills with high attention to detail
- Self-disciplined and able to work independently
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be service orientated
- Work with extreme accuracy
Basic duties:
- Data capturing
- Assist with the preparation and onsite audits of producers
- Maintain supplier and client data (contact information, certifications etc.)
- Monitor audit dates of suppliers and ensure they are notified and provided with relevant documentation required in time
- Maintain all producer certificates on file and send to clients upon request
- Upload producer documentation on required platforms
- Ensure MRL and Spray records are monitored and available
- Capture MRL information received in database
- Be informed and updated on market requirements, and ensure any changes are communicated to suppliers
- Conduct research when necessary or requested
- Monitor QC emails and send important information to marketers as required
What will you get?
- A monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses
- 12-months intensive work experience from a reputable company in the fresh fruit industry
- The opportunity to receive a strong reference and make yourself more employable, if you are successful
How do I apply?
This position has been filled
We serve four key groups across the diverse sector of fresh produce:
Fruit producers and retailers, both within South Africa and abroad. It’s a world of good produce, good people and good prices. An extensive, vast world which we navigate via committed one-on-one relationships, to offer personalised service and tailored solutions/shipments.
How can we help you?
Partner with us as we navigate the landscape together.
