Quality & Food Safety Manager

RCL FOODS; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

RCL Foods is seeking a Quality and Food Safety Manager to ensure product safety and compliance. This role involves leading a high-performing team, overseeing ISO compliance, and driving quality assurance initiatives. A proactive leader passionate about food safety is encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Up to 6 years in food safety, quality control, or assurance.
• Experience in audit leadership and management system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of quality and safety across teams.
• Oversee ISO compliance and lead audits.
• Align QFS initiatives with business goals.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Leadership

Cross-functional Awareness

Integrity

Decision-Making

Education

National Diploma or bachelor's degree in food science, Food Technology, or Biotechnology

Job description

Join Our Team as a Quality and Food Safety Manager

Why This Role Matters

At RCL Foods, we’re not just feeding the nation — we’re shaping the future of food. As our Quality and Food Safety Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose, drive innovation, and make a tangible impact across our operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, or Biotechnology (NQF Level 7).
• Up to 6 years in food safety, quality control, or assurance.
• Proven experience in audit leadership and management system implementation.
• Accountability, Integrity, Decision-Making
• Project Management, Technical Expertise, Cross-functional Awareness
• Leadership in Change Management and Building Effective Teams

Role & Responsibilities:

Lead & Inspire:

• Champion a culture of quality and safety across teams.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing QFS team.
• Drive engagement and performance through coaching and communication.
• Support company values and champion training and development initiatives.

Ensure Compliance Excellence:

• Oversee ISO (22000, 9001, 17025) and regulatory compliance.
• Lead internal and external audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain certifications and elevate QFS standards.

Drive Strategy & Innovation:

• Align QFS initiatives with business goals.
• Contribute to cost-saving strategies and policy development.
• Lead continuous improvement and risk management projects.

Be the Technical Expert:

• Provide legal, technical, and advisory support.
• Develop training materials and policy manuals.
• Represent QFS in cross-functional committees.

Manage Supplier & Incident Protocols:

• Ensure supplier compliance and performance.
• Maintain accurate incident records and drive timely resolutions.

What You’ll Impact

• Customer Trust: Through quality assurance and legal compliance
• Financial Performance: By reducing waste, managing risk, and optimizing budgets
• People & Culture: By fostering a strong QFS culture and ethical standards
• Processes: Through robust audit, safety, and environmental management systems

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a proactive leader with a passion for quality and food safety, and you're ready to take your career to the next level — we want to hear from you.