QA Administrator

SUMMARY:
Our client,  a small, Durban North food manufacturer requires a quality assurance administrator to take care of effective administration, coordination, and maintenance of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS). This role focuses on ensuring that day-to-day compliance, documentation, and monitoring activities are carried out accurately.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily administration of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS).
• Keep food safety and quality documentation, records, and logs up to date.
• Coordinate scheduling of audits, inspections, verifications, and internal reviews.
• Support implementation of food safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, organise, and archive compliance reports, certificates, and audit files.
• Communicate with suppliers and service providers regarding certificates of analysis, compliance documentation, and product specifications.
• Assist with internal and external audit preparation and follow-up.
• Provide administrative support to the Food Safety Consultant in all compliance-related activities.

• Base knowledge of food safety standards basic requirements.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, One Drive, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• Fundamental knowledge of food safety standards and regulations (R638, SANS10049, GFSI).
• Experience in document control, compliance administration, or quality assurance within the food industry.