The posting
My client, a Dubai government entity, is looking to hire a Senior Food Permits Officer (Emirati) to oversee food-related permits, approvals and accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with applicable food safety regulations and standards.
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.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Food Safety, Food Science, Food Processing or Public Health.
- 2–4 years of relevant experience.
Required Competencies
- 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.
- Innovation, creativity and customer focus.
- Excellence in execution.
Job Grade: 12
Interested candidates please apply to the job.
NB: Due to the volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



