Senior Quality & Food Safety Lead

Trending Talent Solutions; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food quality assurance company in South Africa seeks a Quality Control Officer to ensure food safety standards are met. Responsibilities include managing quality controllers, conducting audits, and documenting processes. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification with a tertiary qualification in Food Technology/BSc. Food Science and at least 5 years experience in an FMCG environment. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of GMP requirements and Quality Management Systems.
• 5 years’ experience in the FMCG and manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in English and any other official South African language.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Quality and Food Safety per FSSC 22000 and legal requirements.
• Manage Quality Controllers and provide daily assistance.
• Conduct monthly internal audits and compile action plans.

Skills

Knowledge of FSSC 22000

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 and a tertiary qualification in Food Technology/BSc. Food Science

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

A leading food quality assurance company in South Africa seeks a Quality Control Officer to ensure food safety standards are met. Responsibilities include managing quality controllers, conducting audits, and documenting processes. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification with a tertiary qualification in Food Technology/BSc. Food Science and at least 5 years experience in an FMCG environment. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills are essential.