Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Quality Inspection & Control:

Y Monitor raw materials, in-process production, and finished spice products for compliance with quality standards.

Y Conduct visual, sensory, and physical inspections to ensure product consistency.

Y Ensure packaging and labelling meet specifications.

Compliance & Regulatory Standards:

Ensure adherence to

South African food safety regulations

(e.g., SANS 10049, R638, HACCP, FSSC 22000).

Y Verify that products comply with export and local market standards (if applicable).

Y Ensure the business is always current and relevant to the food safety standards required to manufacture and supply nationally and on an internal level.

Y

Testing & Lab Work:

Y Conduct moisture content, microbial, and chemical testing where required.

Y Maintain records of test results and report deviations.

Process Monitoring:

Y Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices are followed in production areas.

Y Verify that cleaning schedules and procedures are adhered to.

Documentation & Reporting:

Y Maintain accurate records of inspections, quality checks, and deviations.

Y Report non-conformities and assist in corrective action implementation.

Supplier & Raw Material Quality Control:

Y Inspect incoming raw materials (e.g., spices, herbs) for quality and safety.

Y Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues.

Continuous Improvement:

Y Identify areas for process improvement to enhance product quality and efficiency.

Y Assist in staff training on quality and hygiene standards.

Y Update and develop training interventions that are relevant, current and meet the learning outcomes and standards required by the regulatory food safety standards.

Y Conduct routine

GMP audits

to maintain food safety standards

Production Monitoring & Process Control

Develop SOP's for each segment of the business in respect of production/dispatch

Supervise production processes to ensure adherence to

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Y Monitor

blending, grinding, and packaging

to ensure quality and efficiency.

Y Assist in troubleshooting

production-related quality issues

.

Y Ensure

correct ingredient formulations and measurements

are followed during blending.

Y Work with the production team to minimize

waste and rework

.

Product Recall & Traceability

Y Assist in developing and implementing product recall procedures.

Y Ensure all batch records, traceability documents, and retention samples are

accurately maintained

.

Y Coordinate with production, distribution, and regulatory bodies in case of a

product recall

.

Participate in

mock recalls

to test the efficiency of recall procedures.

Documentation & Reporting

Y Maintain

inspection reports, batch records, non-conformance logs, and corrective action reports

.

Y Report

deviations and assist in implementing corrective and preventive measures

Continuous Improvement & Training

Y Identify areas for

process improvement

to enhance product quality and efficiency.

Y Assist in

staff training

on quality, food safety, hygiene, and production best practices.

Qualifications:

Y

Diploma or Degree

in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Biotechnology, or a related field.

Y HACCP and Food Safety training is advantageous.

Experience:

Y Minimum

1-3 years

experience in a food manufacturing or spice production environment.

Y Experience with

HACCP, ISO 22000, or FSSC 22000

quality management systems.

Skills & Competencies:

Y Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Y Knowledge of

South African food safety laws

and international standards.

Y Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Y Intermediate to advanced computer literacy (MS Excel, Word) for documentation.

Should you meet the above criteria and want an opportunity to be part of the fastest growing spice business in the country, please email Elaine on elaine@maharajasspices.co.za

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/04/03