Senior Quality Assurance Technologist (Spartan)

RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters. Visit our website: www.rclfoods.com Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Senior Quality Assurance Technologist for our Baking Division. The role will be based in Spartan and will report into the QA And Food Safety Manager. The purpose of the role is to maintain food products that consistently meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards through proactive systems management, technical oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. The role drives continuous improvement, supports cross-functional collaboration, and mentors QA staff to uphold quality excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• A 3-year qualification in Food Technology/Food Science/Biotechnology or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years food processing (FMCG) experience or a Minimum of 3 years in baking experience in Quality Management.
• Minimum of 3 years in supervisory or managerial role.
• Knowledge and understanding of QA systems TQM Knowledge.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Housekeeping and Hygiene: Oversee microbiological sample testing and compliance. Support allergen control initiatives. Maintain legal compliance in hygiene and sanitation. Participate in safety and quality team discussions. Participate in Food Safety meetings
• Quality Control: Monitor product conformance to specifications. Conduct BOM and bird bill tests. Update customer specifications and develop work aids. Control QA check sheets for legal and customer requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Develop and implement QA systems with SHEQ team. Adhere to compliance with ISO and company QA standards. Maintain QA documentation and SOPs. Train production staff on QA systems. Lead internal audits and support external audit readiness.
• Communication and Reporting: Investigate and respond to customer complaints. Compile exception reports and update QA stats. Communicate with customers and suppliers on QA matters. Lead QA meetings and drive delivery of action plans. Manage employee relations and performance appraisals.