Humansdorp: Quality Assurance Officer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quality Assurance Officer to join our team in Humansdorp. As a key member of our quality control department, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality systems compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve Quality Systems, ensuring compliance with code requirements.
• Identify and rectify gaps in the quality system and issue non-conformances for deviations.
• Assist in developing HACCP plans for all product types and drawing up product specifications.
• Support audit preparation and participate as part of the Audit Team for food safety-related audits.
• Assist the Systems Compliance Manager with pathogen and non-pathogen environmental monitoring programs.
• Conduct in-house training and environmental sessions, and attend monthly quality meetings.
• Perform regular housekeeping inspections, issue non-conformances for non-compliance, and assist with internal audits and mock recalls.
• Support implementation and maintenance of the company Environmental System and assist in preparing for environmental audits.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Matric Certificate.
• A Food Science-related degree or diploma.
• At least two years of experience in the food industry, specifically in quality system implementation and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate
• Food Science-related degree or diploma

Salary & Benefits

How to Apply

Please submit your application with your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position.