Job brief

The Brunei Darussalam Food Authority (BDFA) is looking for a dedicated individual to join the team as Branch Manager. The role requires a committed person with strong leadership qualities, team management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. If you are passionate about ensuring food safety and regulatory excellence, we invite you to be a part of our team to safeguard food safety in Brunei Darussalam.

Requirements and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant field.
• Has working knowledge of Brunei’s laws particularly food legislation.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in relevant field.
• Can work independently and in a team.
• Excellent leadership, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in collaboration with relevant agencies and stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Manage and supervise branch’s operations and food safety activities including food safety inspections, surveillance and enforcement and risk management.
• Oversee investigation of non-compliance issues or complaints related to food safety and developing recommendations.
• Develop, implement, and review relevant checklist/guidelines/standard operating procedures/ policies.
• Generate, collect and collate relevant data and prepare and submit regulatory reports accurately and on time.
• Act as primary liaison officer with relevant agencies on matters related to food safety including joint enforcement operations.
• Develop and implement capacity building activities related to branch operations and food safety activities.
• Responsible for strategic and administrative oversight of the branch including finance, human resource matters and general administration, to ensure effective operations and adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
• Undertake other related tasks as directed by Head of Department as and when necessary.