QA Systems Administrator at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A leading food manufacturing company is looking for an experienced QA Systems Administrator with strong experience in food safety management systems, FSSC 22000 compliance, internal auditing, and quality assurance administration to join their team in Pretoria. This contract position will be available from October 2026 through to February 2027 to provide support during a planned transition period. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining electronic quality systems, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, managing documentation, coordinating audits, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Food Safety Management System in line with FSSC 22000 requirements.
• Maintain and administer electronic document management systems and quality management platforms.
• Develop, update, review, and control quality procedures, policies, and documentation.
• Record, investigate, and monitor internal, supplier, and audit non-conformances, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented and closed out.
• Manage concession requests and maintain accurate registers.
• Support internal, customer, certification, Kosher, and Halaal audits.
• Conduct internal inspections and GMP audits according to schedule.
• Complete customer questionnaires and manage document requests within required timeframes.
• Facilitate personnel training, evaluations, and retraining activities where necessary.
• Conduct and maintain raw material, packaging, vulnerability, and threat assessments.
• Support food fraud and food defence initiatives and action plans.
• Issue and maintain raw material and product contact material specifications.
• Verify microbiological, chemical, and physical test reports.
• Coordinate traceability exercises and mock recalls.
• Monitor daily task completion, escalate deviations, and compile quality performance reports.
• Maintain accurate training records and site contact information.
• Support food safety projects and provide cover for the Food Safety Officer when required.

Requirements:

• Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of FSSC 22000 requirements and implementation.
• Proven internal auditing experience within a food safety environment.
• Experience managing quality management systems and electronic document control platforms.
• Knowledge of food fraud and food defence principles is advantageous.
• Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.