Quality Assurance Technologist (JHB)

Babylonstoren; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Midrand, South Africa is seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Technologist. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in food science and a minimum of three years' experience in quality assurance. Responsibilities include maintaining document control, overseeing audits, and implementing core quality standards. The role demands a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in quality assurance and manufacturing.
• Ability to monitor and comply with safety rules and regulations.
• Physically able to climb stairs and move easily between processing areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain document control and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Implement and monitor corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).
• Drive the implementation of core quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Babylonstoren's quality assurance team is expanding and we're looking for a skilled Quality Assurance Technologist to join us in Johannesburg. Our environment is fast-paced, innovative and performance-driven, making it well suited to someone who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, solutions-focused and confident in making decisions. We are hyper-focused on quality, which informs every decision, process and task we undertake.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in food science or related field
• Minimum of three years' experience in quality assurance and manufacturing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent planning, organisational and execution abilities
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively when required
• Results-orientated and able to perform well under pressure
• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintain document control and ensure accurate record-keeping
• Implement and monitor corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs)
• Oversee audits, supplier visits and verification testing
• Manage non-conformances and conduct root cause investigations
• Drive the implementation of core quality standards
• Implement and monitor prerequisite programmes (PRPs)
• Serve as pest control officer for the warehouse
• Manage the site's quality management system
• Oversee hygiene services and standards within warehouse
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to quality
• Monitor and enforce FIFO (first-in, first-out) practices
• Conduct sensory evaluations as required

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Quality Assurance Technologist • Midrand, South Africa