Job Description

Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist – Atlantis, Cape Town – Market Related

We are recruiting for a Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist to join a well-established organisation in the food manufacturing sector. This is a senior technical role, suited to someone who is confident, detail-driven, and passionate about food safety and compliance.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a gatekeeper of the quality management system
• Ensure supplier compliance, auditing, and certification standards
• Manage and verify documentation such as Certificates of Compliance and Analysis
• Support operational teams with quality and legal compliance requirements

Requirements:

• Qualification in Food Science or Food Technology
• Strong technical background with a solid understanding of quality systems
• Sound knowledge of food safety legislation and quality compliance
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the resilience to handle challenging stakeholders
• Confident, assertive communicator in pressurised environments

Advantageous experience:

• Background in the protein industry (meat, fish, dairy, etc.)
• Proven experience within the broader food manufacturing industry

This is a great opportunity for a quality professional ready to step into a more senior, compliance-focused role.