Head of Quality

Recruiter:

The Hiring House

Job Ref:

JHB000697/SM

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Head of Quality to be responsible for strategically and practically driving quality management initiatives to ensure the highest standards across all manufacturing processes. The role is permanently based in Boksburg.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities
- Oversee and optimise quality control processes, ensuring that all products meet defined specifications and customer expectations.
- Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with industry best practices.
- Manage the ISO audit process, ensuring compliance with relevant ISO standards and certifications. Drive improvements based on audit findings.
- Oversee laboratory functions, ensuring testing protocols are followed and results are accurate, reliable, and timely.
- Manage and mentor a team of quality professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
- Work closely with other departments to integrate quality management into all stages of manufacturing and production to ensure seamless operations.
- Stay current with industry regulations and standards, ensuring all processes are compliant with relevant laws and certifications.

Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or a related field from a leading university
- At least 10 years’ experience in a senior management role within a FMCG (or similar) environment; exceptional organisational & leadership skills.
- An action-orientated collaborative style and experience and knowledge of ISO/GMP standards will be important attributes to succeed in this dynamic role.

Please call us on 0100300127

NB: Should you not hear from us within 6 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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