Position: Quality Assurance Food TechnicianLocation: DurbanMinimum Qualification Requirements:Grade 12National Diploma In Quality Assurance/National Diploma In Food Technology3+ Years experience working in a FMCG/Food Manufacturing SectorKnowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) ActKnowledge of FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management SystemKnowledge and experience in Research & Development (R&D)Roles and Responsibilities:Managing the quality function.Implementation & maintenance of FSSC 22000Ensure accurate recording and reporting of results.Ensure the correct analysis and release of product and raw materials.Establishing & maintaining the SQA system.Conducting management review meetings.Establishing and Maintaining HACCP systemConduct internal audits on quality system, hygiene & housekeeping.Customer care service including product knowledge trainingConduct Supplier quality audits as per audit planMaintain clearly written procedures/work instructions in accordance with plant requirements to ensure production and shipment of product comply with specifications.Human Resources (assisting in WSP & BBBEE plans), mentoring external students for the graduate/in-service/ internship programs, documentation requirements for the FoodBev Seta funds.Conduct training needs analysis and ensuring training is conducted. Product training conducted for external customers Conducting establishing work place skills plans. Managing performance of staffApproving all packaging requirements.Implementation of the labeling regulation R146 for all productsManaging Research & development for in-house as well as retail.Working with retail quality requirements & specificationsApproval of tender ingredients.Analyse test results and offer guidance to R & D staff