Quality Controller - VKB Milling, Modderrivier at VKB Group

Why This Role Matters

• Food safety and product quality are at the heart of everything we do. As a Quality Controller, you will play a vital role in ensuring that every product leaving our facility meets customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.
• This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on food safety compliance, product integrity, traceability, and continuous improvement. You will work across the manufacturing process, from raw material receiving to finished product release, helping to safeguard product quality while supporting a strong food safety culture throughout the business.

Why Join VKB?

• At VKB, you will be part of a team that contributes to feeding communities through safe and high-quality food production. We believe in empowering people who are passionate about excellence, continuous learning, and making a meaningful contribution.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work within internationally recognized food safety systems and standards.
• Build expertise in quality assurance, laboratory analysis, compliance, and auditing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across production, warehousing, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Be part of an organization guided by the values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and One Team.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivers accurate quality inspections and verification activities across manufacturing and packing operations.
• Ensures only compliant products are approved for storage, dispatch, and customer delivery.
• Maintains reliable traceability, testing, and quality records that support audit readiness.
• Identifies quality risks proactively and drives timely corrective actions.
• Supports world-class food safety standards through effective GMP and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinates laboratory testing activities that provide dependable and actionable results.
• Builds strong working relationships with operational teams to promote quality awareness.
• Improves quality performance through participation in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who We Are Looking For

• We are looking for a detail-oriented and quality-focused professional who takes pride in maintaining high standards and ensuring products meet strict food safety requirements. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a manufacturing environment, values accuracy, and can confidently identify and address quality concerns before they become larger issues.

You are someone who:

• Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Communicates effectively across teams and functions.
• Remains composed and focused in a fast-paced production environment.
• Has a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Understands the importance of compliance, traceability, and product integrity.
• Embraces teamwork while taking ownership of individual responsibilities.
• Aligns naturally with VKB's values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and One Team.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4.
• Food Safety, HACCP, or Quality Management certification will be advantageous.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.

Essential Experience

• 2-3 years' experience in a Quality Control role within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Experience using laboratory testing equipment and quality control procedures.
• Experience working within FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and food safety management systems.

Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and organizational ability.
• Compliance and quality orientation.
• Team collaboration.
• Resilience and adaptability.
• Accountability and professional integrity.

Skills Required

• Laboratory testing and analytical techniques.
• Quality inspection and verification practices.
• Food safety and quality management systems.
• Auditing and compliance monitoring.
• Documentation and record management.
• Traceability and product release processes.
• Report writing and data recording.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Understanding of food manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials and packaging against approved specifications.
• Verify supplier documentation, certificates of analysis, and traceability information.
• Conduct routine quality inspections throughout manufacturing and packing processes.
• Monitor product quality characteristics and compliance with specifications.
• Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming materials and products.
• Perform laboratory testing and analyze raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products.
• Verify calibration and functionality of weighing and testing equipment.
• Maintain retention samples and support product investigations.
• Verify finished product compliance before product release.
• Conduct GMP, hygiene, housekeeping, and food safety inspections.
• Report non-conformances, food safety risks, and quality concerns promptly.
• Participate in internal, customer, and external audits.
• Complete quality records and documentation accurately and timeously.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis and maintain traceability records.
• Support continuous improvement, waste reduction, and food safety culture initiatives.

Deadline:16th November,2026