Quality Assurance Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Key QA role in Nelspruit

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly diligent Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA and QA/QC for FMCG products produced in Nelspruit, ensuring compliance with quality standards, regulations, and consumer expectations. The role requires an on-site, hands-on approach and deep QA expertise.

You will develop and maintain the QMS, oversee QC activities from raw materials to finished products, and lead the QA team while addressing deviations and CAPA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of QA/QC experience in FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of QA systems and regulatory standards.
• Auditing, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Oversee quality control activities including raw material testing, in-process checks, and finished product analysis.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO, and other applicable standards.
• Lead and train the QA team to foster a quality-focused culture.
• Investigate deviations, implement CAPA, and manage customer complaints related to quality.

Skills

QA management

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Auditing

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Chemistry/Microbiology

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly diligent and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead their quality control and assurance efforts for FMCG products manufactured in Nelspruit . This role is essential for ensuring that all products meet stringent quality standards, regulatory requirements, and consumer expectations. You will oversee all aspects of quality management, from raw material inspection to finished product release, driving a culture of quality excellence throughout the organization. This on-site position requires a hands‑on approach and deep expertise in QA processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's quality management system (QMS).
• Oversee all quality control activities, including raw material testing, in-process checks, and finished product analysis.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and certifications (e.g., HACCP, ISO).
• Lead and train the QA team, fostering a strong quality-focused culture.
• Investigate quality deviations, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and manage customer complaints related to quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably within the FMCG manufacturing sector.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory standards.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with auditing, statistical process control, and risk assessment techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape and maintain the quality standards of well-known FMCG brands.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• A key role within the quality assurance framework in Nelspruit .