Quality Monitor - Nelspruit

RCL Foods; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Mpumalanga, Nelspruit is seeking a Quality Monitor to evaluate suppliers and ensure food safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will hold a National Diploma in Food Technology and have 1-3 years of FMCG experience. Responsibilities include conducting audits and investigating customer complaints to maintain product integrity. Competitive compensation is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in FMCG is essential.
• ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 certificate will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate suppliers and report supplier deviations.
• Provide food safety and quality training to staff.
• Schedule and conduct internal audits.
• Investigate customer complaints.
• Monitor quality of water used in the factory.
• Ensure that microbiological and chemical tests are conducted as per schedule.

Skills

FMCG experience

Food safety training

Analytical skills

Education

National Diploma in Food Technology

Tools

SHERQX system

Job description

Job title: Quality Monitor - Nelspruit

Job Location: Mpumalanga, Nelspruit

Deadline: December 12, 2025

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Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Food Technology or relevant is essential.
• 1-3 years’ experience in FMCG.
• ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 certificate will be an added advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate suppliers and report supplier deviations.
• Provide food safety and quality training to staff.
• Schedule and conduct internal audits.
• Investigate customer complaints.
• Develop and maintain a traceability and recall system.
• Pest management.
• Monitor quality of water used in the factory.
• Maintain hygiene standard inside the factory.
• Ensure that microbiological and chemical tests are conducted as per schedule and investigate deviations.
• Update and make changes on the product specifications.
• Conduct GMP inspections and PRP management.
• Report to QAT on out of specification issues regarding food safety.
• Manage all aspects of food safety within the processing plant and all related processes.
• Take necessary corrective actions on any deviations regarding food safety.
• Promote a strong QFS culture by facilitating toolbox talks and actively participating in Gemba walks.
• Actively use SHERQX system for all live modules and ensure data accuracy on the SHEQX system.
• Conduct routine quality checks during production e.g. packaging integrity, label accuracy, final product checks e.t.c.
• Verify that raw materials and ingredients are used according to specifications.
• Support corrective and preventive actions for quality and food safety issues.
• Conduct production process checks to ensure compliance to the parameters.
• Completes all QC/QA checks sheets, records, and inspections reports accurately and on time.
• Support product quality evaluations and shelf‑life checks when required.
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