Port Worker

Quality Assurance Hod

Job Advert Summary Managing the day-to-day operations of the QA section, supervising quality personnel, and ensuring that all products, materials, or processes meet internal quality policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. This role acts as a bridge between frontline quality staff and senior management, driving continuous improvement, leading audits, and maintaining robust quality documentation. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 (matric). Must have at least 2 years relevant experience and knowledge of the industry. Be in possession of a valid PMI certificate. Ability to manage and control a rotating shift of the quality department to ensure compliance with the food safety and hygiene programmes. Duties and Responsibilities Maintain the Quality Control Program. Maintain a high level of hygiene throughout the processing plant. Report workers not adhering to the required standard. Follow-up of corrective actions. Carry out duties as described in duty sheets. Carry out instructions given by Management regarding quality and hygiene. Record and submit information for payroll purposes. Ensure good housekeeping. Monitor work attendance Ensuring and control equipment such as scales, thermometers, OPR, Lovibond, metal detector and others used in the process of production due to calibration. Identify issues related to facility start-up / operation and work with engineering, regulatory and maintenance for issue resolution. Provides "on the floor" oversight of quality assurance standards. Coach employees and conducts employee performance reviews. Demonstrates the ability to compromise and reach consensus. Meets customer needs in support of business goals. Conduct monthly HAS audits with AFSQ. Compile reject report and send to relevant parties. Ensure that all QA documents are completed correctly and submitted on time. Maintain effective upward communication to QA Manager. Conduct monthly internal audits. Always maintain good manufacturing practises. Deadline:19th October,2026