Head of Quality Assurance & Food Safety Excellence

Bebeefoodsafety; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking a seasoned quality assurance professional to lead the development and implementation of robust quality assurance systems in the food industry. This role calls for over 10 years of experience in the FMCG sector, along with a degree in Food Technology. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with food safety regulations, manage incidents, and drive business growth through quality excellence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead a high-performing team

Chance to drive business growth through quality excellence

Dynamic work environment fostering innovation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the FMCG food sector.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.
• Prior experience in processed meat manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate products for compliance with food safety regulations.
• Manage incidents and supplier quality oversight.
• Design and implement quality assurance frameworks.

Skills

Food safety principles

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Quality assurance framework design

Education

Degree in Food Technology or related field

Job description

A leading FMCG company is seeking a seasoned quality assurance professional to lead the development and implementation of robust quality assurance systems in the food industry. This role calls for over 10 years of experience in the FMCG sector, along with a degree in Food Technology. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with food safety regulations, manage incidents, and drive business growth through quality excellence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.