Food Quality Controller

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food import/export company in Cape Town seeks a Food Quality Controller to maintain product and process quality standards. This role requires 2-3 years of relevant QC experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include conducting quality inspections, ensuring labeling compliance, and monitoring cold chain standards. Applicants must have Matric and be willing to work flexible hours including weekends and night shifts.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant quality control experience in FMCG or food environments.
• Strong computer skills in Excel and Word.
• Willingness to work weekends and night shifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product and process quality inspections.
• Ensure correct labeling and product compliance.
• Monitor receiving temperatures and maintain cold chain standards.
• Inspect vehicles, packaging, pallets, and dispatch processes.
• Report non-conformances and maintain accurate quality records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy (Excel, Word)

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Matric

Job description

Food Quality Controller
Join a well-established business in the food import/export industry
Montague Gardens, Cape Town – Market Related Salary

About Our Client
Our client is an established company operating within the food import and export sector. They manage a range of food products with a strong focus on compliance, quality standards, and cold chain integrity. Their team is structured to ensure consistent product quality across receiving, storage, and dispatch processes.

The Role: Food Quality Controller

This role reports directly to the QC Manager and focuses on maintaining product and process quality standards across the operation. The Food Quality Controller is responsible for ensuring compliance with labelling requirements, monitoring cold chain standards, and identifying non-conformances. The position plays a key part in protecting product integrity from receiving through to dispatch.

Key Responsibilities

• 2–3 years relevant QC experience within FMCG or food environments

• Conduct product and process quality inspections

• Ensure correct labelling and product compliance

• Monitor receiving temperatures and maintain cold chain standards

• Inspect vehicles, packaging, pallets, and dispatch processes

• Report non-conformances and maintain accurate quality records

• Perform sensory evaluations and general QC administrative duties

About You

• Matric

• 2–3 years relevant quality control experience

• Strong attention to detail

• Computer literate in Excel and Word

• Able to work under pressure

• Willing to work weekends and night shifts when required (17:00–02:00)