QUALITY ASSURANCE CO-ORDINATOR

Lona Group; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Olive Products (Pty) Ltd. in the Western Cape is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Co-ordinator to safeguard product quality and food safety across our production and packing operations.

You will monitor quality control procedures, conduct inspections and testing, maintain HACCP/ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 documentation, and support audits with strong record-keeping and communication with suppliers and staff.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is essential.
• 3–5 years’ hands-on experience in QA or food safety within food production or processing.
• Formal qualification in Food Technology or Quality Management advantageous, practical experience valued equally.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems (ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000).

Responsibilities

• Monitor, update and enforce quality control procedures across production and packing lines.
• Conduct routine inspections, sampling and testing of raw materials, in-process products and finished goods.
• Maintain HACCP, food safety and quality management system documentation.
• Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints; implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with suppliers on incoming material quality and specifications.
• Support internal, customer and certification audits.
• Train staff on quality, hygiene and food safety standards; maintain audit-ready records.
• Maintain and support ESG system; participate in Health and Safety Committee.

Skills

Quality assurance

Food safety

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Communication

Computer literacy

Transport ownership

Education

Grade 12

Food Technology / Quality Management qualification

Tools

HACCP

ISO 22000

FSSC 22000

Job description

Cape Olive Products (Pty) Ltd. is an olive farming and processing operation based in the Western Cape, producing and packing high-quality table olives, olive oil, pickled onions and fermented jalapeños. We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Co-ordinator to safeguard product quality and food safety across our production and packing operations.

LOCATION: Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent, full-time.

REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Quality Assurance Co-ordinator will report directly to the Quality & Food Safety Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor, update and enforce quality control procedures across the production and packing lines.
• Conduct routine inspections, sampling and testing of raw materials, in-process products and finished goods.
• Maintain HACCP, food safety and quality management system documentation.
• Investigate non-conformances, deviations and customer complaints, and implement corrective action.
• Liaise with suppliers on incoming raw material quality and specifications.
• Support internal, customer and certification body audits.
• Train and guide production and packing staff on quality, hygiene and food safety standards.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready quality records and reports.
• Maintain and support the ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) system.
• Serve as a member of the Health and Safety Committee, including taking and distributing minutes.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Grade 12 (Matric) is essential.
• 3–5 years’ hands-on experience in a quality assurance or food safety role within a food production or processing environment is essential.
• A formal qualification in Food Technology, Quality Management or a related field is advantageous; strong, demonstrated practical experience will be weighted equally.
• Sound working knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems such as ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000.
• High attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Professional communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with suppliers, clients and staff
• Strong computer literacy.
• Own reliable transport.
• Willingness to work flexible hours during the harvest and peak packing season.

CLOSING DATE is Tuesday, 6 October 2026

POPIA - By applying for this position, you acknowledge and consent to processing your personal information for recruitment and selection purposes in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA). Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.