Quality Assurance Technologist

AF Consulting; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A food industry company in Midrand seeks a Quality Assurance Technologist to ensure quality control and compliance. Responsibilities include maintaining document control, overseeing audits, and implementing corrective actions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or a related field and have at least three years of experience in quality assurance. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in quality assurance and manufacturing.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively when required.
• Physically able to climb stairs and move easily between processing areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain document control and accurate record-keeping.
• Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Oversee audits, supplier visits, and verification testing.
• Manage non-conformances and conduct root cause investigations.
• Drive implementation of core quality standards.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong planning, organisational, and execution abilities

Results-orientated

Strong interpersonal and employee relations skills

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field

Advanced Diploma

Job description

Overview

Role: Quality Assurance Technologist

Location: Johannesburg

Salary: Market Related Salary

Responsibilities

• Maintain document control and accurate record-keeping
• Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Oversee audits, supplier visits, and verification testing
• Manage non-conformances and conduct root cause investigations with long-term solutions
• Drive implementation of core quality standards and manage the site quality management system
• Implement and monitor prerequisite programmes (PRPs) and act as pest control officer for the warehouse
• Ensure hygiene services and standards are consistently upheld
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, monitor FIFO practices, and conduct sensory evaluations when needed
• Drive and improve processes to keep quality at the core

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Food Science or related field / Advanced Diploma
• Minimum of three years experience in quality assurance and manufacturing
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong planning, organisational, and execution abilities
• Results-orientated and able to perform well under pressure
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively when required
• Strong interpersonal and employee relations skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Able to monitor and comply with safety rules and regulations
• Physically able to climb stairs and move easily between processing areas