Nolwazi Dlezi
Food Safety
Bronkhorstspruit,GP
Summary
With over six years of experience in quality and food safety roles, I am a dedicated professional with a National Diploma in Environmental Health & Advanced Diploma in Management. My expertise includes implementing quality management systems, conducting inspections, managing food safety programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Junior Training Manager
Red Meat Abattoir Association
06.2025 - Current
- Management of the training officials & slaughter instructors
- Quote generation and tax invoicing for services provided
- Handle client queries and address customer complaints
- Hygiene Management System establishments technical support
- Compliance verification auditing
- Represent the Red Meat Industry in Stakeholder engagements and industry advocacy
- Manage nation training schedule
- Provide technical support (Quality and Food Safety)
- Review training material based on research and industry recommendations
QA & Food Safety Supervisor-Processing & Distribution
Daybreak Farms
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Management of the Overall Quality Assurance department including accountability for the Abattoir Quality Assurance Department budget
- Management of offsite warehouse quality assurance operations.
- Management of product specification compilation based on customer/ business requirements.
- Oversee the Implementation, maintenance, and improvement to all Quality, Food Safety and animal welfare legal requirements.
- Management of Non-conformances related to the Quality & Food safety, ensuring closure and continual improvement.
- Quality Assurance representative in Abattoir and warehouse improvement initiatives as directed or required by business.
- Appointed as Food Safety Deputy Team Leader in the abattoirs and warehouse and Recall team member.
- Implementation of Prerequisite programmes, Operational Prerequisites programs and CCP’s verification activities as identified through Food Safety Risk assessments (e.g., HACCP)
- Implementation and management of all incoming raw material, & packaging material.
- Implementation of Environmental Management Program by overseeing the verification of cleaning efficiency after cleaning process.
- Oversee the product complaints investigation process for closure and act as a liaison for complaints feedback.
- Facilitate training of key personnel in operational food safety and quality requirements, ensuring competency and food Safety commitment to the food safety management programme
- Oversee external audits (FSSC 22000, FSA, and R638) and internal audits PRP, GMP.
- Manage time and attendance to control overtime expenses.
- Resolve conflicts and mentor staff for optimal performance.
- Initiate and chair disciplinary hearings.
Hygiene Supervisor
Daybreak Farms
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Supervised daily cleaning and sanitation operations including deep cleaning operations
- Managed cleaning resources including chemicals, equipment, and shift schedules.
- Led root cause analysis and resolution of non-conformances in cleaning procedures.
- Interpreted indicators to optimize cleaning efficiency.
- Developed and implemented the master sanitation program.
- Oversaw management of suppliers for chemicals, laundry machinery, Equipment/tools, and hygiene services.
- Accountable for staff turnover and disciplinary actions within the hygiene team. Update and review food safety and quality systems.
- Recruitment of cleaning staff and management of hygiene operators over a 3-shift system
Meat Inspection Supervisor
Maztech CSD
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Managed the meat inspection process from receiving to final product dispatch to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted monthly audits under the hygiene assessment system mandated by the Meat Safety Act of 2000, addressing non-conformances promptly.
- Collected surface swabs to verify cleaning efficacy and interpreted findings
- Detained suspicious products for secondary inspection by state veterinarians or for release upon confirmation of safety.
- Conducted monthly inspections for pest control.
- Reported food safety violations to state veterinarians or Veterinary Public Health Officials (VPHO) for appropriate action.
- Fulfilled duties as per the Independent Meat Inspection Scheme outlined by the Department of Agriculture and Land Reform.
Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP)
Department of Health | Gert Sibande District
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided Environmental Health services in accordance with the National Health Act, including enforcement of R638 and municipal by-laws.
- Conducted routine and ad-hoc visits and inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, taking corrective action as needed.
- Offered guidance and support to households and businesses
- Documented inspections through photography, drawings, sampling, and interviews.
- Investigated public complaints and addressed issues promptly.
Safety, Health & Environmental Intern
Msobo Coal (Pty) Ltd
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Conducted occupational hygiene surveys under the supervision of the VOHE Superintendent.
- Assisted in environmental and safety inspections, including incident and accident investigations.
- Coordinated safety awareness campaigns.
- Checked contractor safety files against mine safety standards
Education
Advanced Diploma - Management
STADIO Higher education
01.2024
National Diploma - Environmental Health
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2014
Skills
Leadership training
Certification
Certificate in Internal Auditing for Food Safety Management System (FSSC 22000)
Accomplishments
- Lead successful FSSC 22000 Certification, COA in terms R638 & Halaal approved
- Serving as a member of the Employment Equity and SHE Committees
- Identified as company top talent and enrolled on a Women in Leadership Program
References
Shayna, Louw, Veterinary Public Health Official, vphvet@rmaa.co.za, +27 (084) 047 0001, RED MEAT ABATTOIR ASSOCIATION
Timeline
Junior Training Manager
Red Meat Abattoir Association
06.2025 - Current
QA & Food Safety Supervisor-Processing & Distribution
Daybreak Farms
07.2022 - 06.2025
Hygiene Supervisor
Daybreak Farms
12.2020 - 06.2022
Meat Inspection Supervisor
Maztech CSD
11.2018 - 11.2020
Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP)
Department of Health | Gert Sibande District
01.2017 - 12.2017
Safety, Health & Environmental Intern
Msobo Coal (Pty) Ltd
04.2015 - 03.2016
National Diploma - Environmental Health
Tshwane University of Technology
Advanced Diploma - Management
STADIO Higher education
Similar Profiles
Noah WesterveltNoah Westervelt
General Labourer at Henderson's Meat & Abattoir (613) 448-3471 K0C-1H0General Labourer at Henderson's Meat & Abattoir (613) 448-3471 K0C-1H0
Caitlin Flannigan CoxCaitlin Flannigan Cox
Cashier/Trainer/Lead Hand at Big Red Meat MarketCashier/Trainer/Lead Hand at Big Red Meat Market
Mikihiro CrookMikihiro Crook
Freezer Worker at Red Deer Lake MeatFreezer Worker at Red Deer Lake Meat
Jabulile MchunuJabulile Mchunu
Admin Clerk at Kromdraai Primary SchoolAdmin Clerk at Kromdraai Primary School
Quentin FerreiraQuentin Ferreira
Draftsman at XYZ DraftingDraftsman at XYZ Drafting