QA Analyst Sensory

Heineken Beverages; Springs; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Heineken Beverages Springs is inviting applications for a QA Analyst Sensory in the Quality Assurance Laboratory. The role reports to the QA Specialist Lab and is based at the Springs Cidery.

The successful candidate will support sensory governance, trend analysis, and lab excellence to ensure product quality and compliance. Requirements include a diploma or BSc in biology/food science, 2 years in FMCG (alcoholic beverages preferred), experience with Food Safety Management Systems, strong

Qualifications

• At least a diploma in biological or food science / BSc degree or equivalent.
• At least 2 years relevant work experience in the fast-moving consumer goods environment preferably in the alcoholic beverage industry.
• Previous working experience with a Food Safety Management System.
• Advanced computer skills and excellent communication skills are also needed.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Methodical, accurate and conscientious worker.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Have reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Reduction in sensory cost of non-compliance.
• Reduction in product retention/release.
• Enable growth.
• Prioritized sensory panel expansion within budget.
• Sensory governance framework delivered and maintaining the LSS standards.
• Trend analysis on site sensory performance.
• Overall site sensory competence maintained at >90%.
• Drive superior product quality delivery within Springs Cidery.
• Lab excellence delivered.
• Training and assessment schedules developed and executed.
• Lab SLA targets achieved >90%.
• Top 3 improvement projects supported.
• Drive business efficiency and growth.
• Initiating internal process improvements and the implementation thereof.
• Effective utilization of resources and systems.
• Instilling a quality culture in his/her area of responsibility and sphere of influence.
• Building and maintaining effective and trusting relationships with internal customers and peers.
• Enhancing customer experience by achieving and/or exceeding targeted customer service levels
• Drive manufacturing reliability enabling capital & asset efficiency
• Performing all relevant administrative and process duties.
• Initiating and assisting in problem solving.
• Improve manufacturing cost competitiveness
• Innovation initiatives capitalized
• Step change environmental sustainability
• Utilities usage reduction initiatives supported
• Growing the business through support of cross-functional improvement and new development projects.
• Participating in TPM practice implementation.
• Deliver growth, profitability and shareholder return objectives

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Methodical approach

Education

Diploma in Biological or Food Science

BSc degree or equivalent

Job description

Position: QA Analyst Sensory

Job Grade: 06

Location: Springs

Function: Supply Chain

Sub Function: Manufacturing

Type of Contract: Permanent

Reference Number

Closing Date: 23/10/2026

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position in the Quality Assurance Laboratory, based at Heineken Beverages Springs Cidery. The successful incumbent will report to the QA Specialist Lab.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to

• Reduction in sensory cost of non-compliance
• Reduction in product retention/release
• Enable growth
• Prioritized sensory panel expansion within budget
• Sensory governance framework delivered and maintaining the LSS standards
• Trend analysis on site sensory performance
• Overall site sensory competence maintained at >90%
• Drive superior product quality delivery within Springs Cidery
• Lab excellence delivered
• Training and assessment schedules developed and executed
• Lab SLA targets achieved >90%
• Top 3 improvement projects supported
• Drive business efficiency and growth
• Initiating internal process improvements and the implementation thereof.
• Effective utilization of resources and systems
• Instilling a quality culture in his/her area of responsibility and sphere of influence.
• Building and maintaining effective and trusting relationships with internal customers and peers.
• Enhancing customer experience by achieving and/or exceeding targeted customer service levels
• Drive manufacturing reliability enabling capital & asset efficiency
• Performing all relevant administrative and process duties.
• Initiating and assisting in problem solving.
• Improve manufacturing cost competitiveness
• Innovation initiatives capitalized
• Step change environmental sustainability
• Utilities usage reduction initiatives supported
• Growing the business through support of cross-functional improvement and new development projects.
• Participating in TPM practice implementation.
• Deliver growth, profitability and shareholder return objectives

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• At least a diploma in biological or food science / BSc degree or equivalent
• At least 2 years relevant work experience in the fast-moving consumer goods environment preferably in the alcoholic beverage industry
• Previous working experience with a Food Safety Management System
• Advanced computer skills and excellent communication skills are also needed
• Must be self-motivated and able to work without supervision
• Ability to work under pressure
• Methodical, accurate and conscientious worker
• Working knowledge of safety procedures and housekeeping standards
• Have reliable transport

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, the Company actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

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