Food Technologist Graduate

Cape Herb And Spice; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food technology firm in South Africa is seeking a QA Supervisor to ensure compliance with BRCGS standards. The role involves supporting Food Technologists, managing quality assurance tasks, and participating in audits. Ideal candidates will have a background in food technology or related sciences and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers the opportunity for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Minimum 0-1 years relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist other Food Technologists in quality assurance tasks.
• Implement and update BRCGS procedures.
• Conduct non-conformance investigations.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Research skills

Administrative skills

Education

B.Tech / Advanced Diploma in Food Technology

B.Sc. in Food Science

Job description

Reporting

QA Supervisor

Location: Capricorn

Number of Persons Reporting to this role: 0

Key Responsibilities

The graduate food technologist will be required to work on a wide range of tasks within the quality assurance department, assisting the other Food Technologists to ensure that the system in place is in accordance with BRCGS requirements.

This role will include implementation and update of systems.

Job Objectives

Deadlines of tasks must be met.

Implementation of BRCGS in the organization and on-going updates of procedures in the company to allow for on‑going BRCGS certification.

Key Functional Areas

• Non‑conformance Investigations / Communications
• Environmental testing + Allergen Swabbing
• Review testing results against specification
• QC Verifications
• Glass and Hard plastic trending
• Customer service: Customer complaints, COAs / COCs, shelf‑life extensions, GMP audits & day‑to‑day monitoring of GMP practices in the factory
• Product / Raw Material Tastings
• Pre‑shipment, receiving and pre‑packing QC inspections
• Providing Operational support when needed
• Review and update procedures
• Training, Staff engagement meetings, Traceability studies, mock recalls, mass balances, consumable ordering, requesting ongoing supplier approval documentation

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English)
• Able to effectively communicate with staff at all levels
• Accurate and concise in work to ensure that information provided to others is accurate and clearly understandable
• Good research skills
• Strong administrative skills

Prior Learning / Experience

B.

Tech / Advanced Diploma in Food Consumer Sciences, B. Tech / Advanced Diploma Food Technology / B. Sc Food Science / B. Sc Biotechnology or other relevant science related degree.

Minimum 0 - 1 year's relevant industry experience.

Prior training / experience in internal auditing, HACCP, BRCGS standard will put a candidate at an advantage.

Proficient in working in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Personal Characteristics

• Time Management Skills
• Detail oriented
• Highly organized
• Independent
• Self‑motivated
• Systematic way of thinking
• Positive attitude and self‑motivated / proactive

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