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About the Role

The Paarl Technical Assistant will play a crucial role in managing internal technical and due diligence systems, ensuring compliance with IFS Quality Management Systems, and liaising with customers to meet their food safety, product quality, labeling, MRL, ethical, sustainability requirements for Citrus, Grapes, Exotics, and Vegetables. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage internal technical and due diligence systems as defined by IFS Quality Management Systems
  • Create and maintain a database for technical standards and applicable legislation
  • Liaise with customers regarding their food safety, product quality, labeling, MRL, ethical, sustainability requirements
  • Implement customer requirements per fruit team and communicate back to supply base
  • Liaise with DAFF, PPECB, FruitSA, auditing bodies, and key role players to stay up-to-date with quality, food safety, ethical legislation, and industry/market requirements
  • Represent the company at industry technical meetings (Citrus, Grapes, Exotics, and Vegetables)
  • Growers and packhouses support
  • Set supplier approval criteria as per customer and market requirements
  • Communicate to commercial teams and supply base (Citrus, Grapes, Exotics, and Vegetables)

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in a technical or compliance role
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., food science, quality control, or a related discipline)
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About Manufacturing Jobs in Drakenstein

Manufacturing positions in Drakenstein, South Africa are part of the broader manufacturing sector, which typically employs a significant workforce in the region. Generally, these roles involve overseeing production processes, ensuring quality control, and managing supply chains to meet customer demand. Typically, manufacturing professionals in this area work in industries such as food processing, automotive, or aerospace.

Typically, salaries for manufacturing positions in Drakenstein vary widely depending on factors like experience, company size, and industry sector. Common broad salary ranges for these roles can be expected to fall between R400 000 and R700 000 per annum, although actual salaries may be higher or lower, depending on individual circumstances.

Common skills required for manufacturing positions include mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, attention to detail, leadership qualities, and knowledge of production processes and quality control methods. Generally, a strong understanding of engineering principles, supply chain management, and inventory control is also highly valued in these roles.

Manufacturing professionals can be found across various industry sectors, including the automotive industry, aerospace manufacturing, and food processing plants. Often, these companies operate large-scale facilities that require skilled personnel to manage production lines, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Career development opportunities for manufacturing professionals in Drakenstein are diverse and varied. Typically, career progression paths involve moving into supervisory or management roles, taking on specialized responsibilities such as project management or quality control, or transitioning into related fields like engineering or logistics.

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