Quality Control Manager - Flavour and Fragrances

Recruiter:

Carlysle Human Capital

Job Ref:

GTG001789/CG

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

600000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a passionate department and contribute directly to crafting the flavours and fragrances that define one of the leaders in flavour and fragrance development SA.

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for a Quality Control Manager to lead the QC Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing quality control strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining excellence across all quality processes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Quality Control Department to ensure efficient and effective performance.
Oversee and report on all QC activities to the Operations Director.
Investigate and report on customer, supplier, and manufacturing complaints.
Manage reassessments and ensure all materials’ shelf life is updated.
Ensure accurate physical and sensory analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
Verify allergens in finished goods and ensure all COA documentation is completed and stored.
Ensure all instruments and scales are calibrated.
Train staff on quality systems and standards (ISO, FSSC, SEDEX, etc.).
Ensure incoming packaging materials are tested and correctly labelled.

Requirements & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering.
Qualification in Quality Management Systems, Food Safety, Management Systems, and Health & Safety Management.
Minimum 15 years’ experience in Quality Control within the flavour and fragrance industry.
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing a QC team.
Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
Proficiency in ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000, and SEDEX standards.
Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of industry regulations

Please apply online - if you have not had a response within two weeks, please deem you application as unsuccessful.

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