Supply Chain Quality Controller / Quality Assistant
West Coast Personnel Stellenbosch R 25/month
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Portal Management
Compliance & Portal Management
- Manage and maintain compliance data across client and retailer portals (e.g. IPW, Fairtrade, Organic).
- Ensure timely submissions and renewals with a 98% "right-first-time" accuracy rate.
- Keep certification and regulatory documents up to date and ready for audits.
- Support Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and standards.
- Conduct internal audits and compliance checks.
- Train and audit suppliers and wine producers against Fairtrade, IPW, and Organic standards.
- Facilitate and close out non-conformances.
- Maintain farm-to-bottle traceability documentation in line with certification requirements.
- Administer and control versioned QMS documents.
- Assist in mock recalls and traceability testing to ensure readiness.
- Schedule, coordinate, and lead supplier, internal, and external audits.
- Ensure timely close-out of findings and maintain accurate audit records.
- Maintain data integrity across ERP (SAGE/SAP), QMS, and compliance portals.
- Support cross-functional communication on compliance and quality updates.
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline documentation and reporting.
- Participate in digital and process standardisation projects.
- Education: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Tertiary Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Quality Management, Food Science, Food Technology, or Supply Chain Management.
- Training/Certifications (preferred):
- HACCP (Intro + Practitioner)
- BRCGS Issue 9 & IFS v8 Awareness
- Internal Auditor (ISO 9001 / ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000)
- Knowledge of Organic, Fairtrade, and IPW standards
- Experience with mock recalls and traceability testing
- Experience: 35 years in quality, compliance, or supply chain auditing within the food or beverage industry.
- Strong knowledge of quality systems, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and documentation skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP (SAGE/SAP), and QMS platforms.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative.
- Own transport advantageous.
iStaff RecruitmentStellenbosch
Minimum Requirements:
1. National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
2. Tertiary Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Quality Management, Food Technology/Food Science, or Supply Chain Management
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/Degree in Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Food Technology, Food Science, or Supply Chain Management
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