Title:

Tetra Pak; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global food packaging company is seeking a motivated Quality Assurance professional in Pinetown. The job involves ensuring product quality, managing waste, and handling customer claims. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of QA experience and be familiar with ISO standards. The role provides opportunities for training in a dynamic environment, and promotes a culture of innovation and inclusion. Apply now to contribute to the commitment of protecting what’s good for food, people, and the planet!

Benefits

Opportunities for development and training

Market competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of QA or related working experience.
• Familiarity with ISO9001/ISO14001/BRC/ISO22000/OHSAS18001.
• Able to drive own learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Understand and perform all product quality testing methods.
• Handle customer claims and own related KPIs.
• Manage waste and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee base material quality and minimize loss.
• Handle communications concerning audits.
• Manage quality systems.

Skills

QA experience

WCM skills

ISO standards knowledge

Production process knowledge

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Summary

Tetra Pak South Africa (Pty) Ltd. is looking for a highly motivated individual to take the challenge and be the member of the Quality Department of the factory in Pinetown.

The position is responsible for factory quality assurance related work. The role provides information for production areas about quality compliance in various ways (instructions, trainings). This responsibility level is fit for a person who has already started the beginning of his/her career in Quality field in Production area and is eager to acquire further knowledge to improve in this field.

What you will do

• Product Quality Test: Understand all the test methods for quality test, can perform all the test well
• Customer Claim handling: Owner of the KPI/KAI indicator customer issues related
• Waste Management: Owner of Total waste KPI achievement: Driver of total waste continuous improvement
• Base Material Management: The Owner of Base Material quality losses and driver for "0" impact of factory total waste
• Internal and external communications regarding audits
• Quality system management

We believe you have

• At least 3-5 year QA or related working experience
• WCM skills and knowledge
• Familiar with ISO9001/ISO14001/BRC/ISO22000/OHSAS18001 system SPC, TQM, experience would be a plus
• Experience of Production process is preferred.
• Structured and open-minded personality
• Self starter and self motivated individual who is willing to learn on the job and is able to drive own learning.
• Someone who has technical curiosity, is goal driven and resilient.
• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively with other team members

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/ .

This job posting expires on 18 December 2025.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Ayesha Iftikhar.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.