Quality Control Technician

dsm-firmenich; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the flavor and fragrance industry is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Midrand, South Africa. The role involves ensuring product integrity through inspections and compliance checks. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience with ERP systems. Join a diverse team committed to sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Training and development programs

Competitive benefits

Dynamic working environment

Diversity and inclusion culture

Qualifications

• Experience in ERP systems SAP & LIMS.
• Knowledge of food safety topics: GMP, FSSC 22000.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections across all stages of production.
• Maintain inspection reports in SAP and LIMS.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Monitoring Plan.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Ndip/B-tech in Food Technology

Biotechnology

Analytical Chemistry

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Location: Midrand, South Africa

Work model: On Site

As a Quality Control Technician at dsm-firmenich, you’ll be the guardian of product integrity—ensuring every ingredient and finished good meets the highest standards of safety and excellence. In a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you’ll apply your technical skills and attention to detail to drive quality, support compliance, and contribute to innovations that shape the future of taste and scent. Join us and be part of a global team where your work truly makes a difference.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain inspection reports in SAP and LIMS.
2. Perform inspections across all stages of production (Raw Materials, Finished Goods) as per set cycle time.
3. Have good knowledge of basic sensory techniques and experience.
4. Provide Quality Control support for Nonconformance (opening, investigation, and close off).
5. Ensure compliance and maintain Environmental Monitoring Plan program.
6. Maintain 5S in the laboratory.
7. Maintain calibration of quality control equipment as per Quality Control procedure, ensuring all instruments and equipment are kept clean.

We offer

1. Entry to the exciting and inspiring world of perfumes and taste.
2. A culture that values diversity where people are at the heart of the company.
3. The opportunity to work for a company that cares about the environment and sets and achieves ambitious sustainability objectives.
4. A dynamic working environment.
5. Training and development programs.
6. Competitive benefits.

You bring

1. A Ndip/B-tech in Food Technology, Biotechnology & Analytical Chemistry.
2. Experience in ERP systems SAP & LIMS.
3. Excellent organizational skills.
4. Ability to analyze and interpret information.
5. Knowledge of topics related to food safety: GMP, FSSC 22000, Food Defense, Food Safety.
6. Ability to work well under pressure.
7. Good time management skills.
8. Ability to work independently and in a team.

About Dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal. If you have any questions, please contact Vishal Gorecha, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at [e-mail].

DEI and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.