Quality Assurance Coordinator

SOLEVO; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

SOLEVO seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Coordinator to ensure products, services, and processes meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. The role covers management-system upkeep, documentation control, CAPA management, and supplier assessment within Absolute Science, part of the Solevo Group.

The successful candidate will support internal audits, validation activities, and CAPA implementation while maintaining safety and quality across our Africa-focused operations.

Qualifications

• Three years ISO17025:2017 experience.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and OECD GLP principles and regulatory expectations.
• Lead auditor certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, implement, and improve ISO/IEC 17025 and OECD GLP quality management systems.
• Assist with internal audits and document reviews for compliance.
• Assist with development and implementation of quality procedures.

Skills

Auditing

Documentation

CAPA management

Communication

Education

Degree in Quality Management

Tools

Computerised system validation

Job description

Who are we?

SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. SOLEVO assists African farmers and Industries succeed by providing them with a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals they need with a guaranteed quality and good value. With over 75 years at the frontier of economic growth and transformation across Africa, we deliver critical raw materials and expertise to the continent’s high GDP-contributing life sciences and industrials sectors. Absolute Science is part of Solevo Group.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced and talented professional Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our team.

What do we expect from the candidate?

We expect the QA Coordinator to ensure that products, services, and processes meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

The key responsibilities:

Management system:

• Maintain, implement, and continuously improve the ISO/IEC 17025 and OECD GLP quality management systems.
• Provide feedback for laboratory meetings to ensure continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the management system.

Technical duties:

• Assist with the maintenance, control and reviewing of all documents and records that form part of the Quality Management System.
• Assist with internal audits and document reviews to comply with the requirements of the management system, ISO/IEC 17025:2017, OECD GLP and SANAS documents.
• Assist with the development and implementation of quality procedures or processes.
• Share information and work cooperatively with others to obtain company objectives.
• Monthly backup of electronic documents and data.
• Assist with the maintenance and improvement of the CAPA program.
• Assist with the computerised system validation of all laboratory systems.
• Assist with the verification of all the control charts in use in the laboratory.
• Assist with the reviewing of test reports.
• Assist with the administration of externally provided services and products.
• Assist with the risk assessment program in the laboratory.
• Prepare minutes of meetings (monthly meetings and annual management review).

Supply Quality Controller:

• Receiving stock arriving in the laboratory, checking the completeness of the documentation (delivery notes, invoices) when stock arrives.
• Inspecting stock for any discrepancies and releasing stock if accepted.
• Updating the Order List when stock has arrived.
• Evaluate new suppliers and re-evaluate current suppliers.

Assessment by external bodies:

• Participate and assist with assessments by external bodies to evaluate the Quality Management System.

Equipment management:

• Timely maintenance, verification, and calibration of analytical instrumentation.

Health and Safety:

• Ensure that all health & safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are adhered to.

If you possess

Must-Have

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Degree in Quality Management.
• Three years of ISO17025:2017 experience.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and OECD GLP principles and regulatory expectations.
• Strong auditing, documentation, and CAPA management experience.
• Computerised system validation experience.
• Lead auditor certification advantageous.

Why join Absolute Science (Solevo)?

• Join a young dynamic team who is leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.
• Enjoy a collaborative, international and agile work environment.
• Be part of a team where freedom, initiative and ‘thinking out of the box’ is key.
• Opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package.
• Explore opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Then, this job is for you!

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