Technical and Quality Manager, Winelands -(Fruit Exports)

Zeminwe; Langeberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fruit industry is seeking a Technical and Quality Manager in the Winelands area. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, managing supplier relationships, and implementing quality systems. The ideal candidate will have a background in food technology and at least five years of relevant experience in quality management. Responsibilities include product sampling, quality assurance, and technical documentation management.

Qualifications

• Matric with relevant degree in Food Technology.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the related field.
• Food safety and quality background.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure quality control of products.
• Liaise with international and local suppliers.
• Handle all technical requirements and grower reports.

Skills

Quality control

Systems implementation

Supplier liaison

Technical requirements management

Quality standards assurance

Education

Degree in Food Technology

Job description

Zeminwe Recruitment is looking for a Technical and Quality Manager in the fruit industry in Winelands area.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Quality control of the products
• Systems implementation
• Liaising with international and local suppliers
• Manage the quality department
• Assist the commercial team
• Ensure technical details of the product is met
• Liaise and build strong relationships with the suppliers and retailers
• Handle all technical requirements
• Ensure good quality standards for markets
• Update and distribute Pre-season and technical packs specs
• Responsible for all quality contracts from suppliers
• Handle all queries with international QC agents
• Full knowledge and management of quality of fruit
• Grower reports
• Manage quality systems at pack houses and depots
• Sampling products
• Travelling to local and international growers

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Matric with relevant degree in Food technology
• Minimum 5 years experience in related field
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• Food safety and quality background
• Table grapes knowledge

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