Quality Assurance Analyst (FMCG Sector)

Recruiter:

Imforce Recruitment

Job Ref:

QAA01

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

To be discussed

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading manufacturing company in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst with 1–2 years of relevant experience. This position is based in Nasrec, Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:

This role is responsible for supporting the ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of product, service, and process quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of quality control methodologies and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements:

Diploma or degree in Food Tech/ Biotech/ Food and Nutrition or Anaylitcal Chemistry
1-2 years relevant experience
FMCG, Manufacturing sector experience essential.
Proven abililty to manage, maintain and deliver against Customer requirements.
Analytical skills, communication skills, conflict management and report writing skills.

Duties:

Support the establishment, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the food safety and quality systems such as FSSC 22000, product safety and regulatory standards.
Enhance the site’s food safety and product quality culture.
Conduct data-based statistical analysis to identify trends, quality, and food safety improvement in product and process performance.
Ensure adherence to established quality standards and regulatory standards and procedures.
Develop and maintain quality standards and procedures in collaboration with functional departments.
Assist with trend analysis and documentation, actionable reports.
Develop inspection methods to analyze product.
Identify areas for improvement, identifying root causes and supporting continuous improvement.
Enforce customer requirements, company policies, and procedures.
Participate in house quality complaints investigations, investigation on non-conformance and ensure close out procedures.
CCP / OPRP Monitoring / Verification, Quality and other inspections, product specifications and failure investigations.
Departmental audits and traceability.
Monitor, maintain and practice food safety.

Leadership Standards

Provide exemplary character for food safety and culture.
Maintain inter-departmental relationships for overall good work ethic.
Communication skills on all levels.

Key Performance Indicators

Quality output
Reduction of non-conformances
Teamwork
Customer service levels and reduction of customer complaints

Skills and Attributes

Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Computer proficiency
Technical and non-verbal communication
Good planning and organizational intelligence
Ability to work as team

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