Quality Manager

Requirements:Grade 12 (Umalusi national senior certificate).A relevant B-Degree (M+3) (Plant pathology, Microbiology, Food Science) at a recognized and SAQA accredited university will be advantageous.Applicable quality management experience, preferably in fruit agriculture.5 or more years integrated exposure.Knowledge of the fruit agricultural industry.BRC training and experience.HACCP training and experience.AVCASA will be an advantage.Internal Auditing Training and experience.Good understanding of agricultural exports.Extensive understanding of the portfolio of Quality Management.General business acumen.Product knowledge and product ranges.Intermediate usage of Microsoft Office.Facilitation, Coordination and Analysis.Liaison and Communication.Excellent client relationship building skills.High capacity to represent the brand.High degree of client engagement.Ability to multitask.Remain attentive in an often-busy environment.Be naturally calm and focused.Be versatile if participation in other types of activity is required.Managing an integrated team. Behavioural Competency Requirements:Achievement/Results driven. Stress tolerance (resilience).Verbal and written communication.Conflict management.Team leadership / People management.Attention to detail.Problem solving.Planning and organising.Analytical and critical thinker.Information Seeking. Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:Food Safety BRC:Deputy leader of Food Safety TeamAssist with Managing, implementing, maintaining and auditing of the Food Safety SystemMonitor and advise on continuous improvement of the Food Safety System.Fruit Quality:Manage, train and monitor the Quality TeamMonitoring and communication of all fruit quality standards to ensure the final product meets requirements and standardsManage inspections of quality personnelLiaise with managers and staff in the company to ensure the Quality System is functioning properlyDevelop, implement, maintain and improve quality systemsEnsure compliance with packing guide of the company. Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.