Quality Controller

Department

Fresh Foods

Site

Fresh Foods Gauteng

Job Type Classification

Permanent

Location - Town / City

Aeroton and Linbro Park

Job Purpose

To ensure that all food products are manufactured, handled, and packaged in compliance with Premier Culinary quality standards, food safety regulations, and company specifications. This role involves monitoring production processes, conducting inspections and tests, and identifying any deviations that could compromise product safety or quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee product quality through Work in Progress (WIP) inspections, raw material verification, and final product release.
• Monitor and enforce GMP, hygiene standards, HACCP controls, and Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Manage food safety systems including temperature control, foreign object prevention, and glass & hard plastic programmes.
• Conduct factory inspections, environmental monitoring, and sanitation verification.
• Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and food safety incidents, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and calibration of equipment.
• Support audits (internal, external, and customer) and ensure compliance readiness.
• Provide on-floor guidance, coaching, and support to production teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote a strong food safety culture.

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Formal or practical knowledge of HACCP principles and FSSC 22000 (or similar GFSI-recognized food safety systems).
• Food Technologist Qualification will be an added advantage

Experience Requirements

• 2 to 3 years previous experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably within a Quality Assurance or Quality Control role.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong product and process knowledge (or ability to learn quickly)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• High attention to detail with risk identification ability
• Strong leadership, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with integrity and sound judgement
• Reliable, accountable, and professional
• Team player with the ability to influence and support others
• Proactive, solution-driven, and improvement-focused
• Able to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment