Quality Assurance Officer

QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER

About us:
We are a trailblazing developer and manufacturer of flavours and fragrances for a broad range of products – from food and beverages to household and personal care. As an industry pioneer in sub-Saharan Africa, we’re known far and wide for our excellent service and high-quality products. Over the years, we’re proud to have helped create and define some of the continent’s best-loved brands. This is due to the fact that we don’t just understand the science of fragrance and flavour, but the psychology behind it too – which allows us to craft uniquely appealing tastes and scents.

Purpose of position:
To ensure the organisation’s Integrated Management System (IMS) and SEDEX requirements are effectively implemented, maintained, compliant, and continuously improved across quality, environmental, health and safety, and ethical standards.

Roles and responsibilities:
• Conduct IMS and SEDEX audits.
• Conduct IMS and SEDEX Risk Assessments (HIRA, Impact/Aspect, Quality risk and opportunities).
• Maintain and ensure compliance with all quality standards for certification including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and SEDEX systems.
• Conduct supplier control and advise on approval of new suppliers including supplier ratings.
• Conduct service provider control and advise on approval of new service providers including service ratings.
• Ensure ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and SEDEX systems training for all staff.
• Implement the required standards and legislative regulations in terms of disposal of raw materials, chemicals and waste.
• Ensure ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and SEDEX systems matters are verified, trained, communicated, and upheld by all staff and functional environments.
• Ensure document control across the business.
• Compile and maintain QA documents and reports.
• Improve IMS Culture (OHS, Quality and Environmental).
• Drive continuous improvement of IMS and SEDEX.

• Manage IMS monitoring, measuring, verification and validation activities (including Monthly inspection checks, PPE inspections, spillage records).

• Document, investigate and close out ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and SEDEX NCR’s.
• Assist with legal compliance of the business by forming part of the legal compliance team.
• Manage the SHE Team, forklift drivers, First Aiders, Fire Fighters, Incident Investigators, Spill Controllers etc. practices in the business.
• Conduct external Audits (Supplier & Client).
• Conduct Change Management Reporting.
• Manage Maintenance activities and documentation, etc.
• Ensure IMS and SDEX SOP’s, Policies and Procedures are reviewed and updated as required/Annually while coordinating relevant activities.

Requirements & Skills:
• Report writing ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to multi-task.
• Goal-driven.
• Technical and application knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and SEDEX
• At least 4 years’ experience in a Quality Assurance role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science / Engineering or relevant tertiary qualification

• Qualification in Quality Management / Health & Safety Management.