Quality Monitor

RCL FOODS; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer based in Durban is looking for a meticulous Quality Monitor for a temporary maternity cover position. The successful candidate will oversee food safety and quality management systems, ensuring all production samples are analyzed and results comply with specifications. Key requirements include a relevant degree and 1-2 years of FMCG experience. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential for this role, as well as the ability to work well within a team and independently.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years FMCG experience required.
• Proven knowledge of scientific testing techniques.
• Ability to interpret analytical and microbiological testing results.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food safety systems and quality management systems.
• Submit production samples for lab analysis.
• Identify non-conforming products.

Skills

Scientific testing techniques

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Education

B.Sc. Consumer Science / Food Science / B.Tech. Food technology / N.D Food Technology / N.D Biotechnology

Tools

ISO 22000

FSSC 22000

Job description

Closing Date: 2026/01/30
Reference Number: RCL260116-4
Company: RCL Foods
Job Title: Quality Monitor (Maternity Cover)
Functions: SHEQ
Job Type: Temporary
Location – Town / City: Durban
Location – Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country: South Africa

Job Description

RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, meticulous, highly energized, analytical Quality Monitor within the baking business unit. The suitable candidate will be required to effectively monitor and maintain all relevant food safety systems and all relevant quality management systems, ensure that production samples requiring external lab analysis are submitted time‑mously, compare results to the specification and take actions when results are out of specification, and identify and communicate non‑conforming product to the QA Technologist for further action.

This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the SHEQ Officer. This role is a Temporary Maternity Cover.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Qualification

• B.Sc. Consumer Science / Food Science / B.Tech. Food technology / N.D Food Technology / N.D Biotechnology
• ISO 22000 implementation / FSSC 22000

Experience And Training

• 1-2 years FMCG experience

Knowledge / Competencies

• Proven knowledge and experience of scientific testing techniques
• Ability to interpret results of analytical and microbiological testing
• Attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication – ability to deal with both suppliers and customers
• Good numerical skills
• PC literate
• Good interpersonal skills – able to work and communicate at all levels throughout the business
• Ability to work well as part of a team as well as under own initiative
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience of ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, QMS and HACCP programmes
• Willing and capable to learn new skills

Duties & Responsibilities

External Analysis

• Compile a customer database that stipulates their external analysis needs and continuously update to keep it current.
• Identify and submit all samples requiring external analytical/microbiological testing as per schedule, ensuring that testing is completed time‑mously to avoid shipping delays.
• Manage environmental monitoring programme, ensuring swabs are taken as per the testing schedule.
• Manage external testing samples, by ensuring all samples are taken aseptically to avoid cross‑contamination.
• Manage external analytical/chemical tests as per the testing schedule.
• Evaluate and trend results to ensure compliance to specification.
• Identify any non‑conforming product, communicating this information to the relevant stakeholders and assisting the QA Technologist in determining the root cause and corrective action for the non‑conformance.
• Trend non‑conforming results to establish possible areas for improvement.
• Record all results on relevant database.
• Actively participate in interested parties visits e.g., Halaal, Kosher, customers, government, etc.
• Ensure compliance with good housekeeping practices.
• Assist with analytical testing as and when staffing issues arise.
• Be able to answer any QC related question during an internal and external audit.

FOOD SAFETY

• Conduct all food safety training needs for the plant.
• Conduct weekly hygiene/GMP audits.
• Conduct glass and hard plastic checks as per schedule.
• Conduct cleaning and sanitation checks—post‑cleaning checks.
• Manage and monitor allergen management programme in the plant.
• Collect and review daily food‑safety checks from the plant and take proper actions when needed.
• Conduct daily staff hygiene checks.
• Assist in managing pest control programme within the site.
• Assist in preparing for external food safety audits.
• Conduct annual mock recall or traceability exercises and give feedback on performance.
• Manage supplier non‑conformances process and COA follow‑up.
• Assist the QAT in managing Food Safety Meetings activities and compile information for management reviews.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints, corrective actions and implementing the corrective actions.
• Assist in monitoring and verifying OPRPs, CCPs on a daily basis.
• Trend on a monthly basis: Micro results, customer complaints, foreign object, corrective actions, chemical results, GMP audits, supplier non‑conformances, allergen management, OPRP AND CCP monitoring.
• Assist in compiling monthly reports.
• Assist in managing control of non‑conforming products.
• Ensure staff adhere to Food Safety Culture.

Quality Control

• Perform daily quality analysis on final goods to determine compliance with the specification.
• Conduct frequent process‑control audits to ensure compliance.
• Identify non‑conformances from process and take necessary steps to correct.
• Train staff on QMS and relevant processes.
• Ensure staff adhere to Quality culture.
• Complete all records required to comply with the internal QMS system and audits.
• Update and generate work instructions, records, and SOPs when necessary.
• Be able to answer any QC related question during an internal and external audit.
• Maintain QC equipment to ensure accurate analysis, ensure calibration schedule is implemented.
• Update QC test methods when necessary.
• Assist with information required for Monthly QC monthly Report.