QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER – FOOD MANUFACTURING

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legends Agency is seeking a Quality Control Officer for a fish processing facility in St Helena Bay. The role involves hands-on quality inspections, ensuring GMP compliance and documenting food safety records on the factory floor.

You will work with the Factory Supervisor and QA Manager to uphold high food safety and quality standards, perform audits, and maintain documentation. 3+ years in food manufacturing and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in food manufacturing, preferably fish/seafood processing.
• Practical knowledge of GMP and HACCP.
• Experience in quality inspections and food safety documentation.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Email.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Good attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Ability to work independently on the factory floor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process and finished-product quality inspections.
• Perform GMP, hygiene and housekeeping inspections.
• Monitor compliance with food safety, quality and production procedures.
• Identify, record and follow up on quality issues and non-conformances.
• Complete and maintain food safety and quality records.
• Assist with FSMS implementation and maintenance.
• Support internal, customer and regulatory audits.
• Report quality and food safety issues to management.

Skills

GMP

HACCP

Quality inspections

Food safety docs

MS Word

MS Excel

Email

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Factory floor

Job description

QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER FOOD MANUFACTURING

Location: St Helena Bay, West Coast
Salary: R20 000 -25 000CTC per month, depending on experience

About the Position

We are looking for a Quality Control Officer to join our fish processing factory in St Helena Bay.

This is a hands-on factory-floor position, with the main focus on quality inspections, product compliance, hygiene monitoring and accurate quality documentation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Factory Supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager to maintain high food safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process and finished-product quality inspections .
• Perform GMP, hygiene and housekeeping inspections .
• Monitor compliance with food safety, quality and production procedures.
• Identify, record and follow up on quality issues and non-conformances .
• Complete and maintain food safety and quality records.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) .
• Support internal, customer and regulatory audits.
• Report quality and food safety issues to management.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in food manufacturing , preferably fish or seafood processing.
• Practical knowledge of GMP and HACCP .
• Experience in quality inspections and food safety documentation.
• Good Microsoft Word, Excel and Email skills.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Ability to work independently and hands-on on the factory floor .

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is practical, reliable, organised and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to food safety and product quality. Experience in a fish processing environment will be an advantage. You will live in St Helena Bay, West Coast or within 25km. If you live out of St Helena Bay, West Coast you will need your own car and you will need to factor in the cost of fuel.