Quality Assurance Technologist

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Quality Assurance Technologist at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Wadeville, reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager. It involves ensuring product quality and food safety within the manufacturing environment. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Conducting product quality and food safety testing, including analytical, chemical, physical, and microbiological testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. * Performing in-line quality checks (e.g., Brix, CO2, torque, fill height) and ensuring adherence to Coca-Cola Operating Requirements (KORE) and product specifications. * Applying statistical process control and trend analysis, including compiling and analysing quality trend reports and escalating anomalies. * Managing non-conformances, assisting in investigations of product and process issues, consumer complaints, or foreign matter incidents, and conducting root cause analysis to implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA). * Ensuring quality system adherence to standards such as FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, and KORE, and participating in internal and external audits. * Operating and calibrating laboratory equipment, maintaining instruments in accordance with SOPs, and liaising with service providers. * Monitoring HACCP and GMP compliance, as well as hygiene and housekeeping standards. * Managing documentation and data integrity by accurately recording test results in laboratory systems and quality logs, and maintaining sample retention and traceability. * Providing quality awareness and coaching at the line level. * Monitoring key process parameters, performing real-time interventions for deviations, verifying corrective action effectiveness, and approving or rejecting product batches based on quality results. * Supporting quality system implementation and maintenance, including SOPs, work instructions, and records. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Education:** * Minimum: National Diploma in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, or Microbiology. * Preferred: BTech or BSc in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline. * Certifications: HACCP and ISO/FSSC certifications are advantageous. * **Experience:** * 1–3 years’ experience in a quality assurance or laboratory environment in the FMCG or beverage industry. * Experience in in-process and final product testing. * Exposure to quality management systems such as ISO 9001, FSSC 22000. * Experience working in a certified food safety and manufacturing environment. * **Skills:** * Proficiency in laboratory testing (chemical, physical, and microbiological techniques). * Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, and food safety principles. * Ability to interpret technical specifications and quality standards. * Working knowledge of KORE and regulatory requirements (NRCS, SABS). * Accurate data recording, reporting, and statistical trend analysis. * Familiarity with ERP or QMS platforms (SAP, LIMS, Intelex) is advantageous. * Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). * Attention to detail, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a professional with a National Diploma or higher in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, or Microbiology, possessing 1-3 years of quality assurance or laboratory experience specifically within the FMCG or beverage industry. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in in-process and final product testing, familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001, FSSC 22000), and a strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, food safety principles, and KORE. They should be proficient in various laboratory testing techniques, capable of accurate data recording and statistical analysis, and possess excellent attention to detail, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. **Deadline** 20th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/quality-assurance-technologist-the-coca-cola-company-17 Source: myjobmag

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