Durban Food QA Manager - Quality & Compliance

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA/QMS at our Durban facility. This hands-on role requires presence on site to drive food safety, quality control, audits, and continuous improvement across production and technical teams.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Food Science, Microbiology or Chemistry, with 7+ years in QA and at least 3 in management, strong HACCP/GMP knowledge, and proven ability to implement and maintain ISO-compliant systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related discipline.
• 7+ years in Quality Assurance with at least 3 years in management in food manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000 and related regulations.
• Experience implementing and managing a QMS.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to lead audits and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000 and GMP regulations.
• Oversee QA activities from raw materials to finished product.
• Lead QA team, providing training and performance management.
• Conduct internal audits and manage external audits by regulators and customers.
• Investigate non-conformances and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance quality and process efficiency.
• Maintain all QA documentation and records.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, and Supply Chain to embed quality across lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

HACCP

GMP

QA audits

Statistical analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/ Microbiology/ Chemistry

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA/QMS at our Durban facility. This hands-on role requires presence on site to drive food safety, quality control, audits, and continuous improvement across production and technical teams.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Food Science, Microbiology or Chemistry, with 7+ years in QA and at least 3 in management, strong HACCP/GMP knowledge, and proven ability to implement and maintain ISO-compliant systems.