QA Technologist - Randfontein at RCL Foods

• The incumbent will be responsible for the quality and food safety support to manufacturing plants on raw and packaging materials

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma in Food Technology/Biotechnology/Packaging Technology or equivalent qualification. 
• 2 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience with specific reference to good manufacturing practices, HACCP and FSSC/ ISO 22000.
• Internal Auditing certificate is a plus.
• Working knowledge on MS Office.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Competencies Required

• Good interpersonal skill.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be multigual (e.g. English, Sepedi, Zulu).
• Need to be able to work independently and in teams.
• Demonstrated ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team-oriented organization.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Control of receiving records submitted by factories- Verification, signing & filing, including ordering of record forms/books.
• Train receiving QC’s/Clerks/Storeman to ensure adherence to a standardized receiving & traceability procedure.
• Verify that receiving clerks/storeman use current receiving document, approved supplier list and intake specification when receiving raw materials.
• Verify plant adherence to RSPO requirements.
• Verify that the packaging QC use current receiving document, approved supplier list, intake specification & colour standards when receiving packaging materials.
• Routine verifications and inspections include receiving process, COA/COC review to determine material adherence to specifications (COA vs Spec) and update Specs master register.
• Ensure receiving records, COC & COA’s are filed regularly and uploaded on the system.
• Ensure non-conforming material are recorded, documented, disposed off in an appropriate manner and analysed to identify and prevent recurring problems.
• Utilize on hold register to manage hold area ensuring that non-conforming raw & packaging material is properly quarantined and disposed of.
• Updating of records and procedures as required and submit change request to the Snr Food Technologist.
• Update Supplier files and folders and ensure supplier relevant certificates are current, questionnaires (SQA) documents are completed and filed.
• Accompany regulatory inspectors (Halaal, kosher, GDARD, Hygiene, and DAFF) & Participate in external audits as required.
• Assist in food safety and quality related nonconformance/ customer complaints investigations.
• Generate raw & packaging supplier NCR’s submitted by various plants. Update supplier NCR register weekly.
• Participate in monthly GMP internal audits as per schedule.
• Participate in the traceability process for raw and packaging materials within the plant.
• Assist with export requests.
• Participate in plant trials related to new products.

Closing Date    
2023/05/23