Quality Controller

Recruiter

West Coast Personnel

Job Ref

CPT001221/MM

Date posted

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Location

Firgrove , South Africa

SUMMARY

Quality Controller

📍 Firgrove, Somerset West

💰 Market-Related Salary

Are you passionate about food quality, food safety and ensuring only the highest standards reach customers?

A leading food manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Quality Controller to join its Quality team. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a Food Technology qualification and hands-on experience working with fresh fruit and vegetable products in a production environment.

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities: Inspect and approve incoming raw materials against quality specifications. Monitor product quality throughout receiving, storage, processing and final dispatch. Conduct quality tests including pH, Brix, shelf-life and organoleptic assessments. Verify Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and ensure products meet all specifications before release. Perform food safety inspections, hygiene audits and environmental swabbing. Investigate non-conforming products and assist with corrective actions. Coordinate product sampling for microbiological, heavy metal and residue testing. Monitor calibration of quality equipment and maintain accurate quality records. Handle customer quality queries and complaints professionally. Participate in internal food safety and quality audits. Assist with quality documentation, specifications and stock control of quality consumables. Minimum Requirements: Food Technologist qualification or similar (Essential - non-negotiable). 2-3 years' experience in a fresh fruit, vegetable or food manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of food safety systems and quality control processes. Experience with product inspections, testing and quality documentation. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Good communication and reporting abilities. Willing and able to work shifts.