SFA
Executive
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Executive at SFA. Skills: Food safety, Enforcement, Inspections, Coordination. Conduct inspections and surveys for compliance. Conduct inspections and sampling for imported food”
Industry & Context.
Willing to work outside normal office hours and shift work, Possession of a valid Class 3 driving licence
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Food Science/ Food Technology/ Chemistry/ Life Sciences/ Biology or Science-related discipline, basic suite of Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Nice to Have
Previous experience in the food industry or enforcement work, Possession of a valid Class 3 driving licence, Knowledge and experience in data analytical tools and software
What You'll Do.
Conduct inspections and surveys for compliance
Conduct inspections and sampling for imported food
Follow-up with importers for missed inspections
Initiate and coordinate food recalls
Attend to food safety feedback
Investigate and follow-up on public/industry feedback
Conduct enforcement against breaches
Conduct targeted operations to prevent unsafe practices
Provide guidance and advice to licensees
Support service of exigencies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work across various government agencies
Communication Scope
good communication; interpersonal skills; writing skills
Full Job Description
**[What the role is]** Purpose of Job SFA’s mission is to ensure and secure a supply of safe food for Singapore. The officer will be part of SFA’s enforcement team to ensure the food in Singapore are wholesome and safe for human consumption. **[What you will be working on]** **Duties The Executive/Senior Executive is required to:** 1.Conduct inspections and surveys to ensure the compliance to food safety and hygiene requirements for the following licensees/operators of local food establishments which may include a.Retail food establishments b.Non-Retail food establishments c.Food producing establishments (farms) d.Livestock-slaughtering facilities 2.Conduct inspections and sampling for imported food and follow-up with importers for missed inspections and measures to take for food that has failed the regulatory tests. 3.Initiate and coordinate food recalls of unsafe food. 4.Attend to food safety feedback in licensed food establishments, including One Health (OH) and non-OH gastroenteritis incidents. 5.Attend, investigate and follow-up on public/industry feedback related to local food establishments which may require to work across various government agencies. 6.Conduct enforcement against any breaches of food safety legislations and licensing conditions which may include standing in court for prosecution cases. 7.Conduct targeted operations to prevent and deter unsafe food practices including developing public communication materials. 8.Provide guidance and advice to SFA licensees in meeting the regulatory and food safety requirements. 9.Support service of exigencies. The officer should also be open to job rotation to other areas of work in SFA as part of career development. These areas could include and are not limited to jobs in industry and community partnership, media and communications, licensing, facilities management, corporate, and policy/planning. **[What we are looking for]** **Requirements** •Prior experience or knowledge in Food Science/ Food Technology/
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