Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist

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

Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist – Atlantis, Cape Town – Market Related

We are recruiting for a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist to join a well-established organisation in the food manufacturing sector. This is a senior technical role, suited to someone who is confident, detail-driven, and passionate about food safety and compliance.

Key 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

Requirements:

• Qualification in Food Science or Food Technology
• Strong technical background with a solid understanding of quality systems
• Sound knowledge of food safety legislation and quality compliance
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the resilience to handle challenging stakeholders
• Confident, assertive communicator in pressurised environments

Advantageous experience:

• Background in the protein industry (meat, fish, dairy, etc.)
• Proven experience within the broader food manufacturing industry

This is a great opportunity for a quality professional ready to step into a more senior, compliance-focused role.