Laboratory Technician

Fair Cape Dairy's; Malmesbury; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Malmesbury is seeking a competent individual to provide testing services to production. Responsibilities include performing all necessary analytical and chemical tests on final products and conducting quality control monitoring. Candidates must possess Matric and a National Diploma in Food Technology or related fields. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside a good understanding of food safety practices. The position offers a pathway for career development over 1 - 2 years.

Qualifications

• Full competence in this role typically develops over 1 - 2 years with relevant training.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing service to production, performing analytical and chemical tests.
• Monitor compliance with food safety standards.
• Conduct in-process QC monitoring.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Planning and Organizing

Problem Solving

Decision-Making

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service

Education

Matric (Gr.12)

National Diploma in Food Technology or Food Science or Dairy Specific Diploma

Job description

Fair Cape offers the following vacancy and invites interested candidates suitable for the position and complies with the minimum requirements of the position to apply

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide testing service to production, by performing all analytical and chemical tests on the final products, in-process QC monitoring samples and the factory to monitor compliance with food safety.

Preferred Requirements

• Matric (Gr.12)
• National Diploma in Food Technology or Food Science or Dairy Specific Diploma
• Full competence in this role is typically developed over a period of 1 - 2 years with relevant induction and in-house training.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP
• World class manufacturing and quality practices and models
• Specific product and process knowledge
• Testing methods and tools used in Analytical testing, Problem Solving Tools.

Skills

• Ability to maintain Quality Management and Quality Control systems in line with best practice
• Planning and organizing, QC skills and use of apparatus • Problem solving - critical thinking
• Decision-making
• Change Management
• Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate informationConflict handling
• Computer Skills
• Customer service