Hybrid Food QA Specialist — Safety & Compliance

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings options

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Quality Assurance Specialist for a hybrid role in Upington, Northern Cape. You will develop and manage QA programs, ensuring product safety from raw materials to finished goods, and collaborate with R&D, Production, and Operations teams.

The role requires a strong background in food science, knowledge of HACCP/ISO 22000/GMP, and experience with internal audits and CAPA processes. Remote data analysis and documentation support the QA activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Proven experience in QA within the food production industry.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP.
• Experience with internal auditing and CAPA processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and report-writing abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for food products.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage QA programs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP).
• Conduct internal audits of production processes, facilities, and documentation.
• Monitor product quality from raw materials to finished product release.
• Investigate deviations, complaints, and non-conformances; implement CAPA.
• Analyze quality data and generate reports to track performance.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Operations to ensure quality and safety.
• Train staff on QA procedures and best practices.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication skills

QA software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Quality Assurance Specialist for a hybrid role in Upington, Northern Cape. You will develop and manage QA programs, ensuring product safety from raw materials to finished goods, and collaborate with R&D, Production, and Operations teams.

The role requires a strong background in food science, knowledge of HACCP/ISO 22000/GMP, and experience with internal audits and CAPA processes. Remote data analysis and documentation support the QA activities.