Quality Control Supervisor

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organisation in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Quality Control (QC) Supervisor to lead their quality team. The role demands strong leadership skills, expertise in quality control, a background in related fields, and familiarity with relevant regulatory standards. This full-time, office-based role offers an opportunity to ensure compliance, guide a team, and develop quality protocols in the cosmetics or pharmaceuticals sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ lab experience in cosmetics or pharmaceuticals.
• 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficient in quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the QC team, including Analysts, Technicians, Samplers, and Administrators.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, and internal quality standards.
• Review and approve lab data, test results, and quality documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Control Expertise

Communication

Problem-Solving

Team Coordination

Education

Diploma or Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related field

Tools

Lab Systems (e.g., Syspro)

Job description

Job Title : Quality Control (QC) Supervisor

• Location : Parow, Cape Town
• Full-time | Office-Based | Employment Equity Role

A well-established manufacturing organisation is looking for a qualified and experienced QC Supervisor to join their Quality team. This role requires strong leadership, quality control expertise, and familiarity with regulatory standards such as GMP and ISO.

Key Responsibilities :

Supervise and lead the QC team, including Analysts, Technicians, Samplers, and Administrators

Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, and internal quality standards

Review and approve lab data, test results, and quality documentation

Oversee routine inspections, instrument calibration, and troubleshooting

Investigate non-conformances in collaboration with QA, Production, and Technical teams

Coordinate with suppliers on packaging materials and specifications

Develop and monitor QC procedures, sampling plans, and quality protocols

Support production through in-process checks and environmental monitoring

Requirements :

Diploma or Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related field

Minimum 5 years’ lab experience in cosmetics or pharmaceuticals

1–2 years in a supervisory role

Strong working knowledge of GMP, GLP, ISO, and QMS standards

Proficient in lab systems (e.g., Syspro) and quality control processes

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team coordination skills

If you are quality-driven, detail-oriented, and experienced in leading QC operations in a regulated environment, we encourage you to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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