Food Tech & Quality Leader: Innovation & Safety

Outside Capital; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a Food Technology and Quality Manager to ensure product safety, manage the technical team, and uphold quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Food Science or a BTech Food Technology degree, along with proven experience in food technology, quality management systems, and food safety practices. Responsibilities include overseeing quality processes, managing suppliers, and ensuring compliance with food standards.

Qualifications

• Proven industry experience in food technology.
• Experience in quality management systems.
• Competent in troubleshooting customer complaints.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the technical team.
• Influence supply chain aspects for quality.
• Lead factory and product process audits.

Skills

Understanding of high- and low-risk food processing

Understanding of cold chain management

Knowledge of HACCP and GMP

Technical product knowledge

Raw material sourcing

Education

BS in Food Science or BTech Food Technology degree

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a Food Technology and Quality Manager to ensure product safety, manage the technical team, and uphold quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Food Science or a BTech Food Technology degree, along with proven experience in food technology, quality management systems, and food safety practices. Responsibilities include overseeing quality processes, managing suppliers, and ensuring compliance with food standards.