Quality Controller

Chainlink Recruitment; Carletonville; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainlink Recruitment is seeking a Quality Controller for a food manufacturing environment to ensure quality assurance and control across processes. The role requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.

Key tasks include maintaining QA/QC processes, delivering accurate service to internal departments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• QA/QC, HACCP certifications preferred.
• 2–4 years in a food manufacturing QA/QC environment.
• Experience with HACCP and CCP monitoring.
• Experience overseeing QC laboratory testing.
• Exposure to deviation management, CAPA, supplier quality, and internal audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellence in QA/QC processes.
• Deliver accurate, professional service to internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Project management

Communication skills

Under pressure

HACCP knowledge

Data interpretation

Education

National Diploma in Food Science

National Diploma in Food Technology

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly competent Quality Controller to ensure excellence in quality assurance and quality control within a food manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will support internal departments through accurate, efficient service delivery and strict adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.

This role requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to work under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy.

Performance Goals

• Maintain excellence in quality assurance and quality control processes.

• Deliver efficient, accurate, and professional service to all internal departments.

Minimum Requirements

Academic Requirements

• National Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.

• Certifications in QA/QC, HACCP, or related disciplines are preferred.

Experience

• 2–4 years’ experience in a food manufacturing QA/QC environment.

• Experience with HACCP and CCP monitoring.

• Experience overseeing QC laboratory testing.

• Exposure to deviation management, CAPA processes, supplier quality, and internal audits.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced computer literacy.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Effective decision‑making ability.

• Excellent time‑management and project‑management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Sound knowledge of HACCP principles.

• Ability to interpret and analyse quality‑related data.

Other Job‑Related Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills.

• Strong organisational ability to manage documentation and deadlines.

• Ability to identify quality deviations and implement corrective actions.

High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.