Food Quality & Safety Compliance Specialist

Fouche & Co Recruitment; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 152,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Fouche & Co Recruitment in Richards Bay is seeking a Quality Assurance professional for a leading food manufacturer. You will conduct inspections of materials, in-process and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the Food Safety Management System, coordinating audits, testing samples, analysing trends, and training staff to uphold product quality across production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• Practical experience in food quality control or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards.
• Experience with laboratory testing and analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of raw materials, in-process products and finished goods.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and meat industry regulations.
• Develop and maintain the Food Safety Management System.
• Manage internal and external compliance audits.
• Compile new product specifications and contribute to product development.
• Analyse trends and non-conformances to drive improvement.
• Collect and analyse samples for microbiological, physical and chemical testing.
• Train employees on quality control processes and procedures.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure material quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelors or National Diploma in Food Science

Microbiology

Tools

Laboratory testing techniques

Job description

Fouche & Co Recruitment in Richards Bay is seeking a Quality Assurance professional for a leading food manufacturer. You will conduct inspections of materials, in-process and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the Food Safety Management System, coordinating audits, testing samples, analysing trends, and training staff to uphold product quality across production lines.