Job Description

Food Quality Controller

Join a well-established business in the food import/export industry

Montague Gardens, Cape Town – Market Related Salary

About Our Client

Our client is an established company operating within the food import and export sector. They manage a range of food products with a strong focus on compliance, quality standards, and cold chain integrity. Their team is structured to ensure consistent product quality across receiving, storage, and dispatch processes.

The Role: Food Quality Controller

This role reports directly to the QC Manager and focuses on maintaining product and process quality standards across the operation. The Food Quality Controller is responsible for ensuring compliance with labelling requirements, monitoring cold chain standards, and identifying non-conformances. The position plays a key part in protecting product integrity from receiving through to dispatch.

Key Responsibilities

• 2–3 years relevant QC experience within FMCG or food environments

• Conduct product and process quality inspections

• Ensure correct labelling and product compliance

• Monitor receiving temperatures and maintain cold chain standards

• Inspect vehicles, packaging, pallets, and dispatch processes

• Report non-conformances and maintain accurate quality records

• Perform sensory evaluations and general QC administrative duties

About You

• Matric

• 2–3 years relevant quality control experience

• Strong attention to detail

• Computer literate in Excel and Word

• Able to work under pressure

• Willing to work weekends and night shifts when required (17:00–02:00)