Quality Controller

Synercore Food Holdings; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Hermanstad, Pretoria is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to oversee product quality and food safety through daily QA activities. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Food Technology or Food Science and at least 2 years' experience in food manufacturing. Responsibilities include running quality checks, managing non-conforming stock, and executing various sampling protocols. This role is on-site, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in food manufacturing / production.
• Working knowledge of HACCP / ISO / FSSC.

Responsibilities

• Run hygiene, quality, pest, and operational checks.
• Perform ATP, allergen, micro, and water sampling.
• Identify and manage non-conforming stock and waste.
• Control utensils and cleaning equipment by allergen group.
• Uphold food safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Detail-driven

Proactive problem-solver

Clear communication

Quality checks

Food safety procedures

Education

Tertiary qualification: Food Technology / Food Science

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Location: Hermanstad, Pretoria | Schedule: On-site, Mon–Fri | Start: 01 November

Reports to: QA Manager

Purpose: Help us protect product quality and food safety on the factory floor through daily QA activities, spot issues early, record accurately, and escalate promptly.

Key Outcomes

• Run hygiene, quality, pest, cleaning, mixing, operational checks; verify PRPs & CCPs.
• Perform ATP, allergen, micro & water sampling; verify labels and records; manage retention & shelf‑life samples.
• Identify and manage non‑conforming stock and waste, drive corrective actions.
• Control utensils and cleaning equipment by allergen group; maintain stores; liaise with hygiene service providers.
• Uphold food safety, quality and H&S procedures; support traceability / recalls and QA projects.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification: Food Technology / Food Science.
• 2+ years in food manufacturing / production.
• Working knowledge of HACCP / ISO / FSSC.
• Detail‑driven, proactive problem‑solver with clear communication.
• Solid Excel / Word / Outlook skills.

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