Titre du poste

Quality Control (QC) Manager - Gauteng

Description

Position : Quality Control (QC) Manager - Gauteng

We are looking for a Quality Control (QC) Manager.
Job Purpose
The Quality Control Manager is responsible for ensuring that all products meet the company’s quality standards, food safety regulations, and customer expectations. This role oversees the QC team, develops quality assurance processes, and implements continuous improvement initiatives within the food processing operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and policies across production.
  • Monitor and inspect raw materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
  • Ensure compliance with South African food safety regulations, HACCP, and ISO standards.
  • Lead, train, and supervise the quality control team to maintain high performance and adherence to protocols.
  • Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Collaborate with production, procurement, and R&D teams to improve product quality and processes.
  • Conduct regular quality audits and inspections of suppliers and production processes.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and product consistency.

 

Required profile for job ad : Quality Control (QC) Manager - Gauteng

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality control/assurance within the food processing industry, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
  • Knowledge of HACCP, ISO standards, food safety regulations, and quality management systems.
  • Experience in laboratory testing, quality inspections, and audits.

Key Skills and Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.

Job criteria for job ad : Quality Control (QC) Manager - Gauteng

  • Job category :
    Production, maintenance, quality
  • Industries :
    Food-processing industry - Import-export business - Industry, production, manufacturing and other
  • Employment type : Permanent contract
  • Region : Gauteng
  • City : Gauteng
  • Remote work :
    Hybrid
  • Experience level : 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
  • Educational level : High school - Technical school - College - HND - Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
  • Spoken language :
    english > fluent
  • Number of Position(s) : 1
  • Team management :
    Yes
  • Production Processes
  • Quality Standards
  • Product Quality
  • Processing
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality
  • Production
  • Quality Control
  • Quality Management
  • Microbiology
  • Maintenance
  • Processes
  • ISO Standards
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Gauteng, Afrique du Sud
Date de publication
17 février 2026
Valide jusqu’au
18 avril 2026
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