Senior Food Permits Officer (Emirati)

About the role

A Dubai government entity is hiring a Senior Food Permits Officer (Emirati) to oversee food-related permits, approvals and accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with applicable food safety regulations and standards. The job grade is 12.

Key responsibilities

• Review and approve permits and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for food establishments.
• Approve food labelling, packaging and repackaging applications.
• Accredit food transportation vehicles, training providers and consultancy companies.
• Review permits for temporary food activities, events and promotional campaigns.
• Review and approve food establishment plans, including factories, hotels and catering companies.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Develop training plans and provide on-the-job training to Food Permits Officers.
• Monitor performance, analyse reports and recommend operational improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Food Safety, Food Science, Food Processing or Public Health.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Must be an Emirati.

Required skills

• Knowledge of federal and local food safety legislation.
• Knowledge of food regulations, standards and quality requirements.
• Food safety risk assessment.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.