Junior Quality Controller - Food Manufacturing

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Quality Controller to ensure product quality and safety. The ideal candidate will perform detailed inspections and maintain quality documentation, supporting the Quality Manager. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in food manufacturing, with a strong focus on detail and compliance. Shift work is required.

Benefits

Career development in food safety and quality assurance

Qualifications

• 12 years experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of GMP and HACCP.
• Willing to work shifts and be hands-on on the factory floor.

Responsibilities

• Performing in-process and end-of-line checks.
• Assisting with GMP, sanitation verification, and allergen control.
• Maintaining records and quality documentation.
• Supporting audits and training staff compliance.

Skills

Detail-focused

Organised

Confident with Excel

Education

Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, or equivalent

Job description

Junior Quality Controller Food Manufacturing

• Location: Epping Industria, Cape Town
• Salary: R12 000 to R16 000 per month CTC (aligned to experience).

Are you a detail-driven individual with a passion for food safety and product quality? We are looking for a Junior Quality Controller to join our factory team and play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards.

In this role, you'll be hands-on with in-process checks, GMP inspections, hygiene monitoring, and documentation control, while supporting the Quality Manager in keeping the site audit-ready.

Job duties

• Performing in-process and end-of-line checks (weights, seals, coding, labels, sensory).
• Assisting with GMP, sanitation verification, allergen control, and hygiene monitoring.
• Maintaining records and quality documentation.
• Supporting audits, non-conformance follow-up, and staff compliance training.

Requirements

• A qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, or equivalent (preferred).
• 12 years experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of GMP and HACCP.
• Detail-focused, organised, and confident with Excel.
• Willing to work shifts and be hands-on on the factory floor.

Whats on offer

• Career development in food safety and quality assurance.

If you're looking to build your career in food manufacturing quality, we'd love to hear from you!