Brewing Quality Assurance Manager

The South African Breweries; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Breweries is seeking a senior Quality Assurance leader to manage and support the QA team across the value stream. The role focuses on maintaining product quality and integrity, while aligning with Environmental, Health and Safety standards.

You will lead QA governance, develop employees, and drive continuous improvement in quality processes within the brewing and packaging environment, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• Assertive and analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and safety.
• Proven leadership ability to develop and mentor teams in QA.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing excellence and core laboratory practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, healthy and risk-free working environment.
• Implement safety, health/environmental procedures and legislation.
• Quality control governance for the brewery.
• Ensure standards are understood and followed by the team.
• Lead quality strategy and drive KPI/PI targets across the site.

Skills

Assertive and analytical

Proactive

Proven leadership ability

Understanding of Manufacturing Exelll?

Communication / interpersonal skills

Conceptual thinker

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Microbiology

Job description

The South African Breweries is seeking a senior Quality Assurance leader to manage and support the QA team across the value stream. The role focuses on maintaining product quality and integrity, while aligning with Environmental, Health and Safety standards.

You will lead QA governance, develop employees, and drive continuous improvement in quality processes within the brewing and packaging environment, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong supplier partnerships.