Supply Chain Quality Controller

Weskus Personeel; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturer based in Stellenbosch is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Controller. The role involves ensuring compliance and quality assurance across the supply chain, maintaining traceability documentation, and managing audits. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and 3–5 years in quality or compliance auditing, ideally in the food or beverage industry.

Qualifications

• Systematic knowledge of quality systems, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of Organic, Fairtrade, and IPW standards.
• Experience with mock recalls and traceability testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain compliance data across client and retailer portals.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance checks.
• Facilitate and close out non-conformances.
• Ensure timely close-out of audit findings and maintain records.
• Support cross-functional communication on compliance and quality updates.

Skills

Quality management systems

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Diploma / Degree in Quality Management

National Senior Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP (SAGE / SAP)

QMS platforms

Job description

Overview

An established wine and beverage manufacturer based in Stellenbosch is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Controller to support and oversee compliance, quality assurance, and traceability across the supply chain. The role is ideal for someone experienced in regulatory compliance, auditing, and technical documentation within the food, beverage, or wine industry. You will play a key role in ensuring all certifications, declarations, and technical documents are accurate, current, and audit-ready in line with BRCGS, IFS, SAWIS, DAFF, Organic (EU / US / UK), Fairtrade, and IPW standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Portal Management
  
  
  
  • Manage and maintain compliance data across client and retailer portals (e.g. IPW, Fairtrade, Organic).
  
  
  • Ensure timely submissions and renewals with a 98% \"right-first-time\" accuracy rate.
  
  
  • Keep certification and regulatory documents up to date and ready for audits.
  
  
  
  


• Quality & Compliance Programs
  
  
  
  • Support Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and standards.
  
  
  • Conduct internal audits and compliance checks.
  
  
  • Train and audit suppliers and wine producers against Fairtrade, IPW, and Organic standards.
  
  
  • Facilitate and close out non-conformances.
  
  
  
  


• Traceability & Document Control
  
  
  
  • Maintain farm-to-bottle traceability documentation in line with certification requirements.
  
  
  • Administer and control versioned QMS documents.
  
  
  • Assist in mock recalls and traceability testing to ensure readiness.
  
  
  
  


• Auditing & Data Integrity
  
  
  
  • Schedule, coordinate, and lead supplier, internal, and external audits.
  
  
  • Ensure timely close-out of findings and maintain accurate audit records.
  
  
  • Maintain data integrity across ERP (SAGE / SAP), QMS, and compliance portals.
  
  
  
  


• Continuous Improvement & Communication
  
  
  
  • Support cross-functional communication on compliance and quality updates.
  
  
  • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline documentation and reporting.
  
  
  • Participate in digital and process standardisation projects.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).


• Tertiary Qualification: Diploma / Degree in Quality Management, Food Science, Food Technology, or Supply Chain Management.


• Training / Certifications (preferred)
  
  
  
  • HACCP (Intro + Practitioner)
  
  
  • BRCGS Issue 9 & IFS v8 Awareness
  
  
  • Internal Auditor (ISO / ISO / FSSC)
  
  
  
  


• Knowledge of Organic, Fairtrade, and IPW standards.


• Experience with mock recalls and traceability testing.


• Experience: 3–5 years in quality, compliance, or supply chain auditing within the food or beverage industry.


• Skills & Attributes:
  
  
  
  • Strong knowledge of quality systems, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
  
  
  • Excellent analytical, organisational, and documentation skills.
  
  
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  
  
  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
  
  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP (SAGE / SAP), and QMS platforms.
  
  
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative.
  
  
  • Own transport advantageous.