Co-Ordinator: Technical

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd is recruiting for a Quality Assurance coordinator to oversee technical and quality control activities. You will ensure product quality, food safety compliance, and adherence to GMP, HACCP, CCPs and OPRPs across the factory.

You will supervise the Quality Control team, maintain specifications and customer questionnaires, and verify documentation. Knowledge of microbiology and lab procedures is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or Biotechnology.
• Experience in FMCG quality systems and food safety.
• Patulin testing or similar validation is beneficial.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, CCPs and PRPs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical and quality control activities across the plant.
• Supervise Quality Control team and plan daily tasks.
• Maintain product specifications and customer questionnaires.
• Support HACCP, CCP and OPRP monitoring and verification.
• Conduct traceability and mock recalls as scheduled.
• Ensure environmental verification activities occur as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Investigation of quality issues

Education

Food Science degree

Food Technology degree

Biotechnology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose:

To coordinate and oversee technical and quality control activities, ensuring product quality, food safety compliance, effective implementation of GMP, HACCP, CCP`s and OPRP`s and adhere to customer and regulatory requirements throughout the factory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical projects as delegated by General Manager for Pulps and Puree plant
• Supervise Quality Control team, plan their daily tasks and evaluate performance daily
• Act as a Document controlling officer
• Act as a Food Safety team member
• Updating and maintaining product specifications, including customer specifications and customer Questionnaire
• Check and verify factory/production documentation as required
• Conduct traceability and mock recalls as per schedule
• Assist with HACCP- Hazard Control and Hazard Analysis, overseeing CCP and OPRP monitoring
• Ensure verification of PRP, CCP and OPRP are conducted, and review results obtained from micro analysis etc.
• Action validation studies as per schedule
• Ensure environmental verification activities takes place as per required schedule
• Any ad hoc duties as required by the Management team

Experience and qualifications:

• Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology Degree
• Technical experience in an FMCG environment
• Patulin testing and validating experience beneficial
• A sound of knowledge of Food Processing
• Supervisory Expertise
• Microsoft Office Literacy

Skills and competencies:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of food safety management systems and quality control procedures
• Understanding of HACCP principles, CCP `s, OPRP`s and PRP`s
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Understanding of microbiological testing and laboratory procedures
• Understanding of traceability, product recalls and non-conformers
• Understanding of quality documentation and reporting requirements

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to supervise, guide and evaluate laboratory and quality control staff
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to investigate and resolve quality and food safety issues

Diversity & Inclusion:

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing date: 20 November 2026