Quality Controller, Cape Town

A Global Fishing industry exporter is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Controller to ensure the highest standards of food safety, process integrity, and maritime personnel safety. This role offers a unique split between factory-based technical oversight and office-based safety management, ensuring excellence from the vessel to the final product.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining rigorous quality protocols across the processing facilities and supporting the safety compliance of the sea-going operations.

Key Responsibilities

Food & Process Quality Control (Processing Factory)

• Monitor and audit food production processes at the processing plant to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Verify that factory processes align with established Quality Management Systems (QMS) and health and safety regulations.
• Identify non-conformances in production and work with the factory team to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all quality tests and factory inspections.

Safety & Administrative Quality Control (Head Office)

• Manage and monitor quality control protocols related to "People Safety" across the company’s vessels.
• Ensure that safety documentation and certifications for sea-going personnel are up to date and meet maritime standards.
• Oversee administrative quality checks for food production records and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with the Quality Manager to update safety manuals and quality SOPs.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and suggest improvements for operational efficiency.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A Diploma or formal certification in Quality Management, Food Science, or a related technical field is required.
• Proven experience in quality control within the fish processing, food manufacturing, or general manufacturing industries.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO).
  • Knowledge of health and safety protocols (maritime safety knowledge is a plus).
  • Proficiency in maintaining detailed technical records and reports.
• Competencies:
  • High level of attention to detail and a systematic approach to work.
  • Ability to work independently as there are no direct reports.
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with both factory staff and head office management.
  • Adaptability to split time between a corporate office and a high-paced manufacturing environment.

This role will suit a Quality Controller who would like to expand their career in a large company gaining experience at both the factory and head office level.