PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To monitor and control the chemical, microbial, weight and organoleptic quality of all the products (incoming, in process and final product) by testing and recording laboratory and system results and monitoring/ communicating out of spec results, in order to achieve set specifications of the individual product ranges. Continuously review and improve the laboratory processes, to ensure that it is of adherence to the ISO standards and Food Safety standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
- B.Sc. Food Science Diploma
- 2 years’ experience in a similar field
- Up to 2 years’ experience in a Laboratory, preferably in the food Industry/ FMCG environment.
KEY ACOUNTABILITIES:
- Test all incoming raw product, in processed and final product samples as per sampling plan in line with quality specific work instructions.
- Record re-test results on the Laboratory out of Specification result register (F EP3-0132_ND) and submit to Supervisor Laboratory
- Perform proficiency tests for external lab facilities, receive results and take corrective action where necessary.
- Provide feedback of out of spec results to Supervisor Laboratory and relevant Team Leader.
- Complete and maintain lab results and check sheets and lab equipment.
- Verify working condition and effectiveness of lab equipment and report to Supervisor Laboratory.
- Assist Laboratory Assistant with inventory and management of Lab consumables.
- Perform stock rotation and FIFO on laboratory consumables to minimize stock and material losses
- Report early warnings on out of stock/low on stock levels to Supervisor Laboratory
Closing date: 04 February 2026
