Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Systems Officer to support and enhance quality and food safety systems within a food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with food safety standards, maintaining quality systems, and supporting environmental management initiatives.
Key Performance Areas
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Maintain and continuously improve quality management systems in line with applicable codes and food safety standards
Identify system gaps, implement corrective actions, and issue non-conformances for deviations
Assist with the development and maintenance of HACCP plans across all product categories
Compile and maintain accurate product specifications
Support audit preparation and participate as a member of the audit team during food safety audits
Assist with pathogen and non-pathogen environmental monitoring programmes
Conduct in-house training and environmental awareness sessions
Participate in monthly quality meetings
Perform regular housekeeping inspections and issue non-conformances for non-compliance
Support internal audits, mock recalls, and continuous improvement initiatives
Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the environmental management system
Support preparation for environmental and compliance audits
Knowledge and Experience Required
Matric qualification
Food Science–related degree or diploma
Minimum of two years’ experience within the