Compliance & NPD Technologist — Food Quality & Regulation

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist based in East London, South Africa. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with food safety standards and managing Supplier Quality Assurance programs.

Key responsibilities include maintaining audit readiness, supporting regulatory processes, and assisting in the New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong background in quality assurance within the food manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FSSC 22000 and SAHPRA compliance.
• Experience in quality assurance programs within manufacturing.
• Proficient in audit preparation and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Supplier Quality Assurance programme.
• Support compliance with SAHPRA and Halaal certification.
• Ensure audit readiness for regulatory inspections.
• Implement and review New Product Development procedures.

Skills

Supplier Quality Assurance

Regulatory compliance

Food safety standards

Audit readiness

Education

Degree in a relevant field (Food Science, Quality Assurance, etc.)

Job description

Abantu Staffing Solutions is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist based in East London, South Africa. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with food safety standards and managing Supplier Quality Assurance programs.

Key responsibilities include maintaining audit readiness, supporting regulatory processes, and assisting in the New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong background in quality assurance within the food manufacturing sector.