Quality Assurance Coordinator

Talent Genie AI Recruitment Software; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Olive Products in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Quality Assurance Co-ordinator to uphold quality control across production and packing lines, maintain HACCP and ISO/FSSC documentation, and support audits. The role requires 3–5 years in QA or food safety and a relevant qualification.

You will train staff, investigate non-conformances, liaise with suppliers, and contribute to ESG and health and safety initiatives, with flexible hours during harvest and peak packing seasons.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in quality assurance or food safety in production/processing.
• Sound HACCP knowledge and familiarity with ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000.
• Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail essential.
• Strong communication with suppliers, clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce quality procedures across production and packing.
• Inspect, sample and test materials and finished goods regularly.
• Maintain GMP/HACCP documentation and support audits.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with suppliers on material quality and specs.
• Train staff on quality, hygiene and food safety standards.

Skills

Quality assurance

Food safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Computer literacy

Own transport

Flexibility

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Food Technology or Quality Management qualification

Tools

MS Office

HACCP knowledge

ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 familiarity

Job description

About Cape Olive Products

Cape Olive Products is an established olive farming and processing business based in the Western Cape. We specialise in producing and packing high-quality table olives, olive oil, pickled onions and fermented jalapeños.

About Cape Olive Products

Cape Olive Products is an established olive farming and processing business based in the Western Cape. We specialise in producing and packing high-quality table olives, olive oil, pickled onions and fermented jalapeños.

Position: Quality Assurance Co-ordinator

Location: Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time

Reporting To: Quality & Food Safety Manager

Key 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, deviations and customer complaints, implementing corrective actions as required.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding 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 preparing and distributing minutes.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum education: Grade 12 (Matric) is essential.
• 3-5 years' practical experience in a quality assurance or food safety role within a food production or processing environment is required.
• A formal qualification in Food Technology, Quality Management or a related discipline is advantageous; however, strong practical experience will be equally valued.
• Sound working knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards such as ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000.
• Exceptional attention to detail and meticulous record-keeping skills.
• Professional communication abilities, with confidence in liaising with suppliers, clients and colleagues.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Own reliable transport.
• Willingness to work flexible hours during harvest and peak packing seasons.