Hygiene QA Specialist - Hybrid (Stellenbosch)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Hygiene Quality Assurance Officer for Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role blends on-site inspections with remote data analysis to develop and monitor QA programs in hygiene and sanitation.

You will auditing facilities, analyzing performance data, and recommending corrective actions to meet regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has a strong scientific background with 4+ years in QA focused on hygiene.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Environmental Health, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in quality assurance with a hygiene/sanitation focus.
• Strong understanding of ISO quality management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Willingness to travel to sites within Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA and manage remote data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA programs for hygiene and sanitation.
• Conduct on-site audits and inspections to verify hygiene standards.
• Analyze audit data, performance metrics, and incident reports to identify trends.
• Prepare detailed QA reports with corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Collaborate with site managers to implement improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and deliver training materials on hygiene best practices, both in-person and remotely.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and regulatory changes.
• Investigate hygiene incidents and non-compliance, proposing solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of QA activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Environmental Health, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Hygiene Quality Assurance Officer for Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role blends on-site inspections with remote data analysis to develop and monitor QA programs in hygiene and sanitation.

You will auditing facilities, analyzing performance data, and recommending corrective actions to meet regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has a strong scientific background with 4+ years in QA focused on hygiene.