Techical Services Manager

Recruiter:

Fenris Personnel CC

Job Ref:

JHB002158/AB

Date posted:

Monday, May 18, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

76000

SUMMARY:
Well established food processor has a vacancy for the abovementioned who has a BSc Food Science or similar, 7 yrs+ experience in management of a laboratory/ies (ensure diagnostic testing of food products and releasing of results to customers) and food safety functions from receipt of raw materials to product release. He/she will oversee QA, QC, SQA, Microbiology, Food Safety and Regulatory functions, proactively mitigate food safety and quality risks and manage the operational budget of the department. Should you have any queries call Antoinette or Kaylin on 0861 FENRIS (336747).

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:
Supervise staff, organize work outputs, ensure efficiency and effectiveness of work conducted by the technical department.
Manage the operational budget of the department.
Arrange for GMP and internal audits to meet certification body, company and customer requirements.
Liaise with other divisions of the business (including subsidiaries) to ensure food safety/ quality matters are addressed, including issuing of COAs, address customer complaints, etc.
Ensure QA functions are carried out effectively, approve new raw materials for use in manufacturing after testing and risk assessment are completed.
Deal with in process QC checks, test final products, issue COAs to customers, handle nonconforming products correctly, conduct root cause analysis for out of specification products, initiate corrective action.
Manage the SQA risk register, arrange for on-site audits where necessary.
Work with new product development team, provide appropriate support as required.
Submit monthly and quarterly reports to director.
Advise on occupational health and safety risks to management, for correction.

Requirements:
BSc Food Science or Similar
Proven ability to maintaining food safety certifications e.g. BRC, FSSC 22000
Min of 7 yrs or more exp in middle or senior management or similar

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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