Quality Controller - VKB Milling, Christiana

VKB Agriculture; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Milling is seeking a Quality Controller to assist the Quality Control Manager in maintaining food safety and quality across VKB Milling's maize and grain processes. You will monitor procedures, review specs, and ensure compliance with legislation.

The role requires Grade 12/NQF4, proven experience in a similar role, and proficiency in MS Office, with a strong focus on accuracy, teamwork, and effective communication in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/NQF 4 is required.
• Proven experience in a similar QA/quality role.
• Computer literacy especially MS Office.
• Food safety background is essential.

Responsibilities

• Continuous liaison with internal departments to ensure food safety and product quality.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and implement relevant updates.
• Distribute and review documentation and product specifications for QA.

Skills

MS Office

Food safety

Quality control

Team leadership

Communication

Planning and scheduling

Analytical ability

Pressure tolerance

Documentation

Education

Grade 12 / NQF 4

Tools

MS Office

Lab equipment

Job description

Introduction

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.

VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, as well as a wheat mill and bakery in Frankfort in the Free State.

The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment.

JOB FUNCTION

Responsible for the management, handling and storage of maize in order to ensure a quality product to achieve sustainable financial results.

Job Description

The Quality Controller will be responsible assist the Quality Control Manager within VKB Milling. Continuous evaluation of the system will be required.

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4
• Proven experience within a similar role
• Computer literate in the MS Office package
• Food Safety Background

Duties and Responsibilities

• Continuous liaison with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure Food safety service and products.
• Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and implement such changes where relevant
• Distribute and review all the relevant documentation and product specifications pertaining to Quality Assurance.
• Audit and develop the company’s quality procedures ensuring the safety of all products manufactured.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and Food safety requirements as per standards and procedures.
• Perform inspections on Products, Equipment and Machinery and based on findings, accept or reject relevant products and procedures.
• Ensure that the correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing

Skills

• Food Safety and Quality background
• Food Quality/quality training will be advantages
• Knowledge of Lab equipment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem solving
• Ability to provide clear direction
• Planning and scheduling
• Strong analytical ability
• Personal Resilience
• Excellent communication skills - spoken and written
• Ability to work and lead a team
• Be innovative / take initiative

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
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• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities