QA Technologist - Enterprise Food Governance

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**Overview** This role is for a QA Technologist focused on Enterprise Food Governance (EFG) within the Shoprite Group of Companies. The position is responsible for ensuring food safety and quality across the Group's supply chain, from supplier assessment and monitoring to internal audit coordination and regulatory compliance. **What you will do** * Manage supplier relationships and monitor adherence to Shoprite Group's Supplier Minimum Food Safety Requirements. * Conduct ongoing supplier compliance monitoring, record maintenance and liaison. * Assess new suppliers and manufacturing sites for food safety approval. * Manage the upload, verification and maintenance of supplier, manufacturing site and food safety certificate records on the EFG system. * Conduct manufacturing site inspections and investigate supplier-related quality and food safety concerns. * Administer the Food Analysis Programme and follow up on results and corrective actions. * Review documentation for new product launches, including food safety management systems FSMS, claims substantiation and nutritional reports, in collaboration with Private Label Technical Development and Regulatory & Compliance. * Coordinate internal store audit programmes and audits of supplier finished goods at distribution centres DCs; monitor non-conformances and corrective action closure. * Engage with regulatory authorities and relevant assignees, in collaboration with Regulatory & Compliance, to address compliance matters and notices. * Support product recall processes and respond to quality and food safety queries from stores, DCs and suppliers. * Investigate customer complaints, conduct trend analyses and follow up on corrective actions. * Participate in food safety risk assessments and contribute to EFG reporting. * Contribute to EFG projects relating to quality assurance, food safety and compliance. * Travel locally from time to time as required **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Bachelor's degree in Food Science, BTech in Food Technology, BSc in Chemistry or Biochemistry, a relevant qualification in Nutritional Sciences, or equivalent. * Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, including food production and technical specifications. * 1-2 years of experience working with Quality Management Systems. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a professional with a strong academic background in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Nutritional Sciences. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in a similar quality assurance role, specifically within food production and technical specifications, coupled with 1-2 years of experience with Quality Management Systems. They should be adept at managing supplier relationships, conducting inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and handling documentation and data related to food governance. The role also requires someone capable of investigating quality concerns and engaging with regulatory authorities, with a willingness to travel locally as needed. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/qa-technologist-enterprise-food-governance-shoprite-group-of-companies Source: myjobmag

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