Quality Assurance Technologist
FMCG, Beverages
Minimum Requirements
- Monitor key process parameters and perform real-time interventions where deviations are observed.
- Verify that corrective actions are implemented and effective before product release.
- Approve or reject product batches based on quality results.
- Record test results accurately and timeously in laboratory systems and quality logs.
- Compile and analyse quality trend reports and escalate anomalies.
- Maintain sample retention and traceability documentation.
- Assist in investigating product and process non-conformances, consumer complaints, or foreign matter incidents.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
- Escalate unresolved issues to the Quality Manager.
- Ensure laboratory instruments are maintained, calibrated, and used in accordance with SOPs.
- Perform routine checks and liaise with equipment service providers when necessary.
- Participate in internal and external audits (e.g., FSSC, KORE, customer audits).
- Monitor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hygiene, and housekeeping compliance.
- Support quality system implementation and maintenance (SOPs, work instructions, records).
- First Time Right (FTR) performance (%)
- Product Quality Index / Conformance Rate (%)
- Number of quality non-conformances (internal and external)
- Consumer and customer complaints (per million units)
- Laboratory turnaround time and sample throughput
- Quality audit findings and closure rates
- Equipment calibration compliance (%)
- Product release accuracy and rejection rate
- Minimum: National Diploma in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, or Microbiology
- Preferred: BTech or BSc in Food Science, Chemistry, or related discipline
- HACCP and ISO/FSSC certifications are advantageous
- Conduct analytical, chemical, physical, and microbiological testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
- Perform quality checks on production lines (Brix, CO2, torque, fill height, appearance, etc.).
- Ensure adherence to the Coca-Cola Operating Responsibilities Key Outcomes: Laboratory and In-Line Quality Control Conduct analytical, chemical, physical, and microbiological testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
- listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Interested applicants, who meet the above employee specifications, should please Requirements (KORE) and product specifications.
- Process Monitoring and Product Release
- Data Management and Reporting
- Quality Incident Management
- Calibration and Equipment Maintenance
- Systems and Standards Compliance
- Skills, Qualifications Internal Application Form
- Only applications with signed and filled in internal application forms will be considered
- The advert has Experience & Education Edducation
- Key Outcomes:
- Laboratory and In-Line Quality Control
- Ensure adherence to the Coca-Cola Operating Responsibilities Key Outcomes:
- Ensure adherence to the Coca-Cola Operating
- Internal Application Form
- & Education Edducation
Responsibilities
- Conduct analytical, chemical, physical, and microbiological testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
- Perform quality checks on production lines (Brix, CO2, torque, fill height, appearance, etc.).
- Ensure adherence to the Coca-Cola Operating Responsibilities Key Outcomes: Laboratory and In-Line Quality Control Conduct analytical, chemical, physical, and microbiological testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
- Key Outcomes:
- Laboratory and In-Line Quality Control
- Ensure adherence to the Coca-Cola Operating Responsibilities Key Outcomes:
- Ensure adherence to the Coca-Cola Operating
