Senior Quality Technologist: Food Safety & Trials Lead

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Parow; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd in Germiston seeks a Quality Technologist to develop, implement and maintain the Food Safety and Quality Management System across the Salami Plant, including HACCP, VACCP and TACCP compliance. The role involves audits, risk assessments, staff training, and liaison with customers and regulators.

You will oversee documentation, internal audits, and continuous improvement activities to ensure zero non-conformances and optimal product quality.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Food Technology is required.
• Degree in Food Science is preferred.
• 2-4 years’ QA experience in a FMCG environment is required.
• 1–2 years supervisory experience is required.
• Must have experience with Food Safety & Quality Management Systems such as HACCP, VACCP, TACCP and FSSC 22000.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, oversee, verify and continually review the Food Safety & Quality Management System at the Salami Plant.
• Perform risk assessments and establish control measures for all processes.
• Maintain and audit internal QA documentation and records.
• Represent the company in quality and food safety audits.
• Lead training and development of staff in QA and compliance.
• Coordinate with matrix teams on trials and product improvements.
• Manage and support QA Controllers and supervise staff.

Skills

FSQM Systems

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessment

Quality Control

Audit & CAP

Project Trials

Document Control

People Management

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Diploma in Food Technology

Degree in Food Science

Job description

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd in Germiston seeks a Quality Technologist to develop, implement and maintain the Food Safety and Quality Management System across the Salami Plant, including HACCP, VACCP and TACCP compliance. The role involves audits, risk assessments, staff training, and liaison with customers and regulators.

You will oversee documentation, internal audits, and continuous improvement activities to ensure zero non-conformances and optimal product quality.