Quality & Food Safety Lead (FSSC 22000)

Astral Foods Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a qualified Quality Control Officer. This role ensures that food products meet quality standards and compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should hold a tertiary qualification in Food Technology and have 5 years of experience in a similar environment. Strong knowledge of quality management systems and effective management skills are essential. This position offers a vital role in maintaining high-quality standards within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in the FMCG and manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in English and any other official South African language.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Quality and Food Safety in the facility.
• Manage Quality Controllers.
• Conduct monthly internal audits.

Skills

Food Technology knowledge

Knowledge of FSSC 22000 and GMP requirements

Statistical process control

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completed Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in Food Technology/BSc. Food Science

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a qualified Quality Control Officer. This role ensures that food products meet quality standards and compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should hold a tertiary qualification in Food Technology and have 5 years of experience in a similar environment. Strong knowledge of quality management systems and effective management skills are essential. This position offers a vital role in maintaining high-quality standards within the organization.