Quality Assurance Officer / Quality Systems Coordinator

Headhunters; Humansdorp; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer / Quality Systems Coordinator based in Humansdorp. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving Quality Management Systems to ensure compliance with food safety standards. Required qualifications include a Food Science-related degree and at least two years of experience in the food manufacturing industry. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of quality systems are essential. Applications accepted until two weeks after posting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in quality system implementation and maintenance.
• A valid and unendorsed driver’s license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve Quality Management Systems.
• Identify gaps in quality systems and issue non‑conformances.
• Assist in developing and maintaining HACCP plans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of food safety standards

Experience in quality system implementation

Education

Food Science-related degree or diploma

Matric / National Senior Certificate

Job description

Our client in the FMCG Industry is currently looking to employ a Quality Assurance Officer / Quality Systems Coordinator based in Humansdorp.

Requirements

• Matric / National Senior Certificate

• Food Science‑related degree or diploma

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry

• Proven experience in quality system implementation and maintenance

• Knowledge of food safety standards and compliance requirements

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within regulated environments

• A valid and unendorsed driver’s license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance with food safety and code requirements.

• Identify gaps in quality systems and issue non‑conformances for deviations.

• Assist in developing and maintaining HACCP plans for all product types.

• Compile and update product specifications.

• Support audit preparation and participate as part of the audit team during food safety audits.

• Assist the Systems Compliance Manager with pathogen and non‑pathogen environmental monitoring programmes.

• Conduct in‑house training and environmental awareness sessions.

• Attend and contribute to monthly quality meetings.

• Perform regular housekeeping inspections and issue non‑conformances for non‑compliance.

• Assist with internal audits and mock recalls.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the Company’s Environmental System.

• Assist with preparation for environmental audits.

Please be advised that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.