QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Our client is a leader in the agricultural sector in South Africa and has a vacancy for a Quality Assurance / Control Manager to be based in Mbombela (Nelspruit) to take responsibility for overseeing quality assurance & compliance management and administrative processes in the company.KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREASManage and report on quality by analysing information from growers, packhouse and market arrival feedback.Oversee packhouse quality & compliance and continual updates of new regulations & reviews.Handle quality and compliance related communication with growers and exporters.Oversee the quality team regarding daily operations, testing procedures and communications.Report on; administer & analyse quality and compliance related documentation.Handle improvements & updates of the compliance system based on changes in operation as well as regulatory changes.Audit preparation, co-ordination and closing out non-conformances for certification.Conduct internal auditing to ascertain level and compliance.Facilitates risk assessments and meetings.Oversee occupational Health & Safety.Ongoing training and development of staff.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEGrade 12Internal Auditor qualification and experienceGlobal Standard for Food Safety, FSSC, BRC and Global Gap experience and certificationCitrus QA experience will be advantageousCOMPETENCIES AND SKILLSStrong communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and numerical abilities are crucialExcellent computer skills (MS Office)Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detailMust be a team playerAbility to work with little supervision and track multiple processes