Quality Assurance Technician

Together Staffing group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Together Staffing group is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for a beverage manufacturing facility. You will monitor processes, conduct quality testing and maintain food safety standards, supporting continuous improvement across production teams.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, performing lab analyses, ensuring HACCP, GMP and QMS compliance, and assisting with audits and investigations. The role requires a National Diploma in Food Technology and 1–2 years QA experience.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a QA role.
• Strong understanding of food safety legislation, HACCP, GMP, and quality management systems.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in-process products, and finished products.
• Conduct laboratory analysis and quality verification testing.
• Monitor compliance with HACCP, GMP, hygiene, and food safety procedures.
• Identify quality deviations and assist with root cause investigations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and quality documentation.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Promote continuous improvement and quality awareness across production teams.
• Ensure compliance with company quality management systems.

Skills

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Laboratory testing

HACCP knowledge

GMP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

National Diploma Food Technology

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Our client is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support quality assurance and food safety activities in their beverage manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring manufacturing processes, conducting quality and laboratory testing, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in-process products, and finished products
• Conduct laboratory analysis and quality verification testing
• Monitor compliance with HACCP, GMP, hygiene, and food safety procedures
• Identify quality deviations and assist with root cause investigations
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and quality documentation
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections
• Promote continuous improvement and quality awareness across production teams
• Ensure compliance with company quality management systems

Candidate Requirements

• National Diploma Food Technology
• 1 – 2 Years experience in a Quality Assurance role
• Strong understanding of food safety legislation, HACCP, GMP, and quality management systems
• Analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with laboratory equipment and testing procedures