Quality Reliever

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands in South Africa seeks a Measurement & Testing Analyst to ensure quality testing, accurate data, and compliant records. You will monitor water testing, sensory support, equipment calibration, and KPI reporting to support release decisions and process control.

The role emphasizes understanding what test results mean for product quality, food safety, and audit-ready documentation, with focus on traceability and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality testing and data integrity.
• Knowledge of QA documentation and CAPA processes.
• Understanding of water testing and sensory activities.

Responsibilities

• Governance and audit responsibilities
• Water testing and retention store management
• Sensory and tasting support
• MECP, safety, and 5S responsibilities
• Data integrity and traceability ownership
• KPI/dashboard reporting

Skills

Data integrity

Quality testing

Documentation

KPI reporting

Education

BSc in Food Science

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! The Measurement & Testing Analyst ensures that all required quality testing, measurement, water monitoring, sensory support, equipment checks, retention management, and quality records are completed accurately, on time, and in line with approved standards.

The role is responsible for the integrity, traceability, and reliability of test results, including the correct use of calibrated equipment, immediate escalation of OOS or abnormal results, support for quarantine and CAPA activities, and maintenance of audit-ready records.

The Analyst also supports water testing, retention stock control, consumables governance, KPI reporting, 5S, safety, MECP, sensory activities, and continuous improvement.

A key expectation is to understand not only how to perform a test, but what the result means for product quality, food safety, process control, and release decisions.

In summary, the role provides the plant with reliable quality data, early detection of risk, strong laboratory governance, and assurance that testing activities remain compliant, traceable, and fit for purpose.

Core responsibilities

Shiftly, Daily, weekly, and Monthly activities Approximate time allocations

• Governance and audit responsibilities
• Water testing and retention store management
• Sensory and tasting support
• MECP, safety, and 5S responsibilities
• Personal development expectations
• Data integrity and traceability ownership
• Equipment verification and calibration support
• Retention stock reconciliation and disposal management
• Quarantine and non-conforming material escalation
• CAPA follow-up participation
• KPI/dashboard reporting
• Consumables and inventory governance
• Cross-functional exposure and job shadowing
• Emergency preparedness and spill response participation

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).

We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow. Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.

We aim to Ignite Your Career, Grow our brands and our business.

If you are looking for an exciting career in a multinational FMCG business, then Tiger Brands is the place for you to work and play.