Quality Assurance, Quality Controller - Pretoria

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa•Permanent

Requirements

✓Education:
✓Minimum: National Certificate or National Diploma in Food Technology, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field
✓Preferred: Completed tertiary qualification in a Quality or Science-related discipline
✓HACCP and ISO/FSSC training is advantageous
✓Experience:
✓1–3 years’ experience in a quality control or laboratory role within FMCG, food, or beverage manufacturing
✓Experience working in a certified food safety environment (FSSC, ISO, or equivalent)Exposure to routine in-process and finished product quality testing
✓Skills:
✓Basic laboratory testing and sampling techniques
✓Understanding of food safety and quality systems (HACCP, GMP, KORE)
✓Ability to operate lab instruments and interpret results
✓Knowledge of quality documentation and data integrity principles
✓Familiarity with test result recording (manual or digital systems)Strong communication and teamwork skills
✓Attention to detail and commitment to quality
✓Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and WordBasic understanding of non-conformance and root cause reporting

Product sampling and laboratory testing

In-line quality inspection and process monitoring

Application of food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Compliance with KORE and ISO/FSSC standards

Accurate recording and interpretation of test results

Identification and reporting of non-conformances

Support for quality audits and documentation control

Collaboration with production and quality teams to uphold standards

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Product and Process Testing:

Conduct physical, chemical, and microbiological tests on raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods per testing schedules.

Perform in-line quality checks on production lines, including CO2, Brix, fill height, torque, crown/crimp integrity, etc.

Document and escalate non-conforming results to the Senior Lab Quality Assurance Technologist.

Product Quality Compliance:

Ensure products meet Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) specifications and food safety standards.

Prevent the release of non-conforming products through effective monitoring and communication.

Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality deviations.

Instrument Use and Calibration Checks:

Operate lab equipment (e.g., pH meters, refractometers, incubators, balances) according to procedures.

Report calibration deviations and instrument malfunctions immediately.

Ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained.

Quality System Adherence:

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Support implementation of FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, and KORE quality systems.

Maintain accurate and complete quality control records.

Audit and Hygiene Support:

Participate in internal and external audits by providing samples, records, and evidence of compliance.

Monitor and report on GMP conditions on the production floor and warehouse.

Conduct environmental and hygiene swabbing when required.

Quality Culture and Team Collaboration:

Promote quality awareness among production teams during routine interactions.

Assist the lab and production team in troubleshooting quality issues.

Support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the quality department

KBI:

% of tests completed on time and accurately

First Time Quality pass rate (FTQ)

Incidents of product hold or rejection

Number of quality non-conformances detected at the line

Quality documentation accuracy and audit readiness

GMP compliance levels and hygiene scores

Instrument uptime and calibration compliance

Apply directly on Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa's website.