Protect Your Customers, Reputation, and Food Business with Proper Staff Training
The Foodologists Basic Food Safety Training Course helps restaurants, takeaways, hotels, and catering businesses train staff online, improve food safety practices, and reduce compliance risks.
- 3 hour online course
- Certificate issued after assessment
- Learn on your phone or computer
- FREE Workplace Posters ( Bonus )
- FREE Food Safety Audit Checklist ( Bonus )
- Start immediately
- Supervisor Dashboard ( Online Training Register )
R638 aligned training • Online certificate • Facilitator & Assessor Developed
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Take the Scorecard →WHY FOODOLOGISTS EXISTS
Foodologists exists to help create a South Africa where everyone — from local communities to international visitors — can enjoy quality, safe food with confidence. We believe this starts with knowledge: empowering food handlers, supporting responsible food businesses and building a stronger culture of food safety.
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ExploreCalling All Food Safety Guardians
Whether you work in a kitchen, serve customers, or prepare food – this course is made for you.
Are you a waiter, kitchen assistant, chef, or anyone who handles food? This course is your opportunity to grow. Food safety is not just a job requirement – it's a skill that makes you more valuable and opens doors for your career.
When you understand food safety, you protect the people you serve. You become someone your team can rely on. Employers notice staff who take their work seriously.
This is your chance to invest in yourself. Take the first step today.
Perfect for:
No matter where you are in your career, completing this training shows you care about doing your job well.
Fulfill Your Legal Obligation
Health Regulation 638 section 10(1)(b) requires all food-handling personnel in South Africa to undergo food safety and hygiene training.
R638 Compliance
Meet statutory requirements for food safety training in South Africa
Certificate of Completion
Receive a digital Foodologists Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the course and assessment.
Staff Development
Enhance your team's food safety knowledge and skills
Career Advancement
Boost your professional credentials in the food industry
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Get My ScoreWho Is This Course For?
Essential training for anyone involved in food handling and preparation
Restaurants
Front & back of house staff
Catering Businesses
Event caterers & food services
Individual Food Handlers
Chefs, cooks, kitchen staff, waiters, job seekers
Corporate Training
Company canteens & facilities
Your 10-Step Journey to Food Safety Excellence
Comprehensive curriculum designed to transform you into a confident food safety guardian
Understand Your Mission
Learn basics of food safety, why it matters, and how it protects customers and workplace
Know Your Hazards
Identify germs, allergens, chemicals, physical hazards and how they cause foodborne illness
Become a Hygiene Hero
Master personal hygiene, handwashing, PPE, injuries, illness reporting, and preventing contamination
Stop Cross-Contamination
Learn how germs spread and how to stop them using separation, correct storage, colour-coding, and safe equipment use
Follow Powerful Cleaning & Sanitising Protocols
Understand proper cleaning methods, chemical handling, sanitising surfaces, equipment care, and pest-control basics
Control Temperatures Like a Pro
Learn safe cooking, cooling, reheating, temperature danger zones, and using thermometers correctly
Manage Allergens Safely
Know top allergens, prevent cross-contact, read labels, communicate risks, and act during allergic emergencies
Know the Rules
Understand South African food safety regulations, legal obligations, inspections, and why documentation matters
Keep Records Like a Professional
Learn how to complete temperature logs, cleaning records, checklists, and reporting sheets accurately
Report & Act on Deviations
Learn how to speak up, fix problems, communicate hazards, and maintain strong food safety culture
Flexible Learning, Professional Results
Study at your own pace, on any device, from anywhere
Course Features
- 3-Hour Video CourseComprehensive yet concise training
- 100% Self-PacedLearn on your schedule
- Multi-Device AccessSmartphone, tablet, laptop, or PC
- Digital CertificateInstant download upon completion
Perfect For
- Individual LearnersAdvance your personal career
- Team TrainingTrain your entire staff efficiently
- Group EnrollmentBulk training options available
- Anywhere AccessOnline or onsite training nationwide
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Just quality training.
Complete Course Package
R399
per person
- Full 10-module video course
- Digital certificate of completion
- Food safety training completion records
- 12 Months access to course materials
- Expert facilitator support
🎁 Plus over R349 in free bonuses
- R638 Audit Checklist — walk into any inspection with confidence
- Cutting Board Colour Guide — stop cross-contamination at the source
- Temperature Control Poster — keep food out of the danger zone, every shift
- Food Safety Do's & Don'ts — daily reminders your staff will actually use
Meet Your Food Safety Team
Your training is delivered by qualified and experienced food safety professionals who bring real-world expertise to every lesson
What Our Team Brings
With over 30 years of cumulative corporate experience across multiple industries, our team combines academic excellence with hands-on practical knowledge.
BSc in Biotechnology and MDip in Technology qualifications
Strong backgrounds in Food Technology and food safety systems
Postgraduate training in Business and Operations Management
Certified facilitators and assessors
Expertise in course and curriculum development
Active involvement in community food safety initiatives
Expert Support You Can Count On
Our support team includes Food Safety Consultants and Auditors with extensive local and cross-border experience – ensuring you receive guidance that's both practical and industry-proven.
Specialists in food safety audits and compliance programmes
Experience across manufacturing and catering environments
Practical knowledge of compliance systems and implementation
Hands-on experience in food safety and hygiene training
FREE Food Safety Resources
Download these practical tools and resources to keep your workplace compliant — completely free, no purchase required.
R638 Compliance Audit Checklist
5-page checklist covering all 8 R638 compliance areas — be inspection-ready at all times
FREE
instant download
Food Safety Poster Pack (3× A4)
Three beautifully designed, print-ready A4 posters covering temperature control, cutting board colour-coding, and essential food safety do's & don'ts. Perfect for kitchens, prep areas, and staff rooms.
All 3 posters included — download, print, and display in your workplace.
3× A4 Poster Pack
FREE
instant download
All materials sent digitally for easy printing and display
Your Compliance, Simplified
Say goodbye to overflowing filing cabinets and endless paper trails. Our Manager Dashboard puts you in control – track every team member's training progress in real-time and generate audit-ready compliance reports with a single click.
Real-Time Progress Tracking
Monitor who's completed, who's in progress, and who needs a gentle nudge – all from one dashboard.
One-Click Compliance PDF
Health inspector at the door? Download a comprehensive training report instantly – no scrambling through files.
100% Paperless Records
No more attendance registers, result sheets, or paper certificates. Everything is digital, secure, and always accessible.
Digital Certificates on Demand
Each team member receives their own verifiable digital certificate – ready to download or share anytime.
Less admin. More peace of mind. Focus on running your business while we handle the compliance paperwork.
Don't Just Take Our Word For It
Hear what our clients have to say about the training
“Die hulp en diens wat ek ontvang het was uitstekend, en ek sal die kurses aan enige iemand aanbeveel.”
Johan B.
Verified Client
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the course
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us for more information or group training options
Chat with us: +27 71 690 5452Visit Our Website
www.foodologists.co.zaTraining Available
Nationwide (Online or Onsite)
Qualified. Practical. Verifiable.
Foodologists' Basic Food Safety Training is developed and delivered under the oversight of a suitably qualified professional.
Under the oversight of
Charnay Nefdt
Our food-handler training is provided under the oversight of a suitably qualified professional, consistent with the National Department of Health's written interpretation of a "suitable person" under Regulation 10(1)(b) of R638.
Practical Food Safety Training
Our online Basic Food Safety for Food Handlers course equips learners with practical food-safety knowledge and skills to support safe food handling in the workplace.
Assessment
Learners complete an online assessment to demonstrate their understanding of the food-safety principles covered in the course. A certificate is issued following successful completion of the course and assessment.
Verifiable Certificate
Successful learners receive a Foodologists Certificate of Completion with a unique assessment number and QR code, allowing the certificate to be verified digitally.
Food Safety Begins With Knowledge.
Trained Today. Protected Every Day.
Foodologists' training is aligned with the requirements of R638. Reference to the National Department of Health relates to its written interpretation of "suitable person" under Regulation 10(1)(b) and should not be interpreted as accreditation or endorsement of Foodologists or the course.
Receive Your Foodologists Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the Basic Food Safety Course, you'll receive an official Certificate of Completion – proof of your commitment to food safety excellence and R638 compliance.
This certificate confirms successful completion of the Foodologists Basic Food Safety Training course and assessment and is issued directly by Foodologists (Pty) Ltd.
Receive Your Foodologists Certificate of Completion
Verifiable & Secure
Each certificate includes a unique assessment number and QR code for instant verification.
Immediate Download
Receive your digital certificate instantly upon passing the final assessment – no waiting required.
Get in Touch
Have questions about our food safety training? We're here to help. Send us a message and we'll respond as soon as possible.
Email Us
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Within 24 hours
Weekdays
Free Resources
Professional food safety tools — download for free and keep your business compliant and inspection-ready.
R638 Food Safety Audit Checklist
A comprehensive 5-page compliance checklist covering all 8 areas required by Health Regulation R638. Be ready for any health inspection.
FREE
instant download
Food Safety Poster Pack (3× A4)
Three beautifully designed, print-ready A4 posters covering temperature control, cutting board colour-coding, and essential food safety do's & don'ts. Perfect for kitchens, prep areas, and staff rooms.
All 3 posters included — download, print, and display in your workplace.
3× A4 Poster Pack
FREE
instant download