Location: Leandra, Mpumalanga

Salary: Market-Related

Employment Type: Permanent

 

An established food manufacturing business is seeking a Quality Control Officer to support and strengthen its quality and food safety systems at its Mpumalanga site .

This role is suited to someone with hands-on experience in food safety and quality management systems, ideally within dairy or a related food production environment. You will play a key role in ensuring that products meet regulatory, safety, and internal quality standards, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across the plant.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working within a production environment and participating in night shift operations where required.

You will work as part of a dedicated quality team, with responsibility for supporting plant-wide compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field.

Experience within dairy manufacturing would be advantageous.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in food safety and quality management systems within the food industry.

Strong understanding of food safety standards (ISO/FSSC/HACCP/PRPs).

Experience conducting inspections and audits.

Knowledge of food microbiology and food chemistry.

Experience using laboratory apparatus and quality control equipment.

Ability to carry out root cause analysis and troubleshoot quality issues.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

 

Maintain and improve quality control systems across the plant.

Support implementation and adherence to food safety standards including ISO, FSSC, HACCP and PRPs.

Conduct food safety inspections and internal audits.

Perform and oversee product quality testing, including: Packaging integrity checks, Physico-chemical testing and Microbiological testing.

Apply root cause analysis to investigate quality or food safety incidents.

Communicate quality and food safety concerns clearly to relevant stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP).

Maintain strong laboratory practices and accurate documentation.

Contribute ideas to enhance quality systems and operational efficiency.

This role requires the ability to work night shifts as part of operational requirements.

 

Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.

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