QA Technologist - Fresh Foods Gauteng

Shoprite Group of Companies is actively recruiting for a QA Technologist - Fresh Foods position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Food / Beverage / Agriculture sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 3 - 4 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Food / Beverage / Agriculture • Location Preference: in Gauteng

The QA Technologist - Fresh Foods position is an important role within the Food / Beverage / Agriculture sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

This role in Food / Beverage / Agriculture offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this QA Technologist - Fresh Foods position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 - 4 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Food / Beverage / Agriculture field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Food / Beverage / Agriculture sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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About the role    

The Fresh Foods QA Technologist is responsible for ensuring that fresh food products meet defined quality, food safety and specification standards across suppliers, factories and stores. The role focuses on hands-on quality control, factory validation and in-market verification, ensuring that products are produced consistently, meet required standards and align with approved specifications.

What you'll do    

Quality Control and Product Assessment

Conduct ongoing taste tests and quality assessments to ensure consistency and adherence to standards. Evaluate product quality, freshness, flavour and presentation across suppliers and stores. Monitor alignment to approved recipes, specifications and quality expectations.

Supplier and Factory Quality Oversight

Conduct supplier visits to assess production processes and quality control practices. Perform recipe audits to verify compliance with specifications and standards. Participate in factory trials to evaluate product consistency and production feasibility.

In-Store Quality Verification

Conduct store visits to assess the quality and presentation of fresh food products. Identify and address any quality deviations or inconsistencies in-store. Issue Resolution and Continuous Improvement Support the investigation and resolution of product quality or production issues. Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to implement corrective actions. Provide practical feedback to improve product consistency and production outcomes.

Documentation and Compliance

Maintain accurate records of quality assessments, audits and corrective actions. Ensure traceability and alignment with food safety and quality standards. Support compliance with GMP, HACCP, ISO and internal QA requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with Product Development, QA, Procurement and Operations teams. Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and production teams. Act as a key quality control link between suppliers, production and stores.

What you bring    

Relevant tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Consumer Science or a related field Strong understanding of food safety standards, quality control practices and regulatory requirements. 3–4 years’ experience in food quality control or quality assurance, preferably within FMCG, fresh foods or food manufacturing environments. Proven exposure to factory environments and supplier operations.  Experience conducting audits, quality assessments or factory trials. (advantageous)

Closing Date    

2026/08/28