Temporary Quality Assurance Technologist

About the role

The Temporary Quality Assurance Technologist will support Coca‑Cola Beverages South Africa in ensuring product quality, food safety, and compliance with industry standards. Working in both laboratory and production environments, you will perform testing, monitor processes, and help drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct analytical, chemical, physical, and microbiological testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Perform in‑line quality checks (Brix, CO2, torque, fill height, appearance) on production lines.
• Monitor key process parameters, intervene in real time, and approve or reject product batches.
• Record test results in laboratory systems, generate trend reports, and maintain sample traceability.
• Investigate non‑conformances, consumer complaints, and foreign‑matter incidents; execute root‑cause analysis and CAPA.
• Maintain, calibrate, and verify laboratory equipment according to SOPs.
• Participate in internal and external audits (FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, KORE) and ensure GMP, HACCP, and hygiene compliance.

Required profile

• National Diploma in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, or Microbiology (minimum).
• Preferred: BTech or BSc in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.

Required skills

• Laboratory equipment operation and calibration.
• Analytical, chemical, physical, and microbiological testing techniques.
• Statistical process control and trend analysis.
• Root‑cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, KORE, HACCP, and GMP standards.
• Data management in laboratory information systems.
• Audit participation and documentation compliance.