Quality Assurance Supervisor

Fruitways; Grabouw; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agri-business in South Africa is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee quality processes at their packing facilities. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in post-harvest fruit handling and a diploma in Food Science or Agriculture. Responsibilities include monitoring quality standards, supervising quality control personnel, and reporting data trends. Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a post-harvest fruit handling or production environment.
• Understanding of apple and pear fruit quality.
• Basic understanding of quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality processes and standards throughout the packing processes.
• Report deviations and results to the team.
• Supervise and train a team of quality control personnel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Diploma or similar qualification in Food Science or Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Vitrax

Job description

Fruitways is a leading agri‑business in South Africa. We specialise in the growing, packing and marketing of apples and pears to retailers, traders and wholesalers around the globe.

Quality Assurance Supervisor - Fruitways Packing Services

We are looking for 6 experienced and detail‑oriented individuals who take pride in delivering high‑quality work within a dynamic team environment. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Managers, these roles will be based at Molteno, Valley Packers and Melpack packing facilities in the Elgin and Vyeboom regions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality processes and standards throughout the storage, sorting and packing processes
• Report deviations and results to the rest of the team
• Review fruit quality data and report relevant trends
• Supervise and train a team of quality control personnel

Requirements

• Diploma or similar qualification in Food Science or Agriculture is advantageous
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a post‑harvest fruit handling or fruit production environment
• Understanding of apple and pear fruit quality
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office package, including Excel skills
• Basic understanding of Vitrax, will be beneficial

Behavioural Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision‑making skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Team management and leadership abilities.
• Ability to adapt in a fast‑paced production environment.

Applications Close: 5 December 2025

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