Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist – Food Safety

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Cape Town seeks a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist. The role is senior and requires a detail-driven professional with a background in food science or technology. Responsibilities include overseeing quality management systems, ensuring supplier compliance, and handling documentation. Excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of food safety legislation are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for quality professionals ready for advancement.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background with a solid understanding of quality systems.
• Sound knowledge of food safety legislation and quality compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with resilience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a gatekeeper of the quality management system.
• Ensure supplier compliance, auditing, and certification standards.
• Manage and verify documentation such as Certificates of Compliance and Analysis.
• Support operational teams with quality and legal compliance requirements.

Skills

Technical background in quality systems

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of food safety legislation

Assertive communication

Education

Qualification in Food Science or Food Technology

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in Cape Town seeks a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist. The role is senior and requires a detail-driven professional with a background in food science or technology. Responsibilities include overseeing quality management systems, ensuring supplier compliance, and handling documentation. Excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of food safety legislation are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for quality professionals ready for advancement.