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QA Manager - Food Manufacturing

RPO Recruitment
Full-time
On-site
Western Cape, South Africa
Test Manager

RPO Recruitment'sΒ client is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join their team in Klapmuts, Western Cape. This role is ideal for someone passionate about maintaining exceptional food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced production environment. It requires hands-on leadership, regulatory compliance expertise, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the Quality Assurance function in a food manufacturing environment

  • Implement, manage, and audit food safety and quality systems (FSSC 22000, ISO 22000)

  • Ensure compliance with local and international food safety legislation and regulatory requirements

  • Manage and prepare for external audits (customer, third-party, regulatory)

  • Promote continuous improvement initiatives across the QA function

  • Conduct root cause analyses and implement sustainable corrective actions

  • Champion adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP principles, and risk management protocols

  • Foster a high-performance team culture with a focus on collaboration, efficiency, and excellence

Requirements:

  • Tertiary Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline (essential)

  • Additional certification in Food Safety Management Systems (e.g. FSSC 22000, ISO 22000)

  • Minimum 5 years of QA experience in a food manufacturing environment, including 2+ years in a management or supervisory role

  • Proven experience managing external audits and maintaining QA systems

  • Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, GMP, HACCP, and risk management

  • High attention to detail with a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Benefits

  • Salary: negotiable

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website:Β rporecruitment.usΒ or email us your CV:[emailΒ protected].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy.Β If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.