Remote-Eligible QA Manager, Food Safety & Compliance

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 currently seeks a Quality Assurance Manager for a leading food and beverage manufacturing facility in Centurion, Gauteng. You will lead the QA team, develop and maintain QA programs, and ensure adherence to HACCP, GMP, and FSSC 22000 standards.

You will conduct internal and supplier audits, manage CAPA, and supervise lab testing. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential to drive food safety and regulatory compliance across all products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5–7+ years in quality assurance within food and beverage manufacturing.
• Experience with HACCP, GMP, and GFSI schemes (FSSC 22000).
• Proven experience conducting audits and managing CAPA.
• Strong microbiological and chemical testing knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in quality management software and MS Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Experience with recalls and crisis management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage QA/QC programs for all products.
• Ensure compliance with national and international food safety regs and standards (HACCP, GMP, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000).
• Conduct internal and supplier audits to assess compliance and improvements.
• Manage CAPA process including investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Oversee laboratory testing and timely reporting of results.
• Train and mentor QA personnel to foster a quality mindset.
• Review product specifications, labeling, and packaging for compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Procurement to embed quality.
• Manage product traceability and handle quality-related inquiries.

Skills

Leadership

Audits

CAPA

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Quality management software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 currently seeks a Quality Assurance Manager for a leading food and beverage manufacturing facility in Centurion, Gauteng. You will lead the QA team, develop and maintain QA programs, and ensure adherence to HACCP, GMP, and FSSC 22000 standards.

You will conduct internal and supplier audits, manage CAPA, and supervise lab testing. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential to drive food safety and regulatory compliance across all products.