49 Food Industry jobs in South Africa

Job Title: Central Financial Accountant

Location: Central office

Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Central Financial Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the food industry and a strong understanding of financial principles and practices.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of financial accounting, including processing payments, managing budgets, and preparing financial statements
• Monitor and analyse financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations
• Collaborate with other departments to develop financial plans and strategies
• Provide financial advice and support to senior management
• Assist with audits and financial reporting as needed
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and developments to inform financial decisions

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• CFA and CIMA Level 2 preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting, with a focus on the food industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
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Employer Description

A well-known food manufacturer.

Job Description

I am looking for an African male candidate who is a Health & Safety Officer and has worked in the Food Industry. Broadly the successful person will be expected to do the following amongst other duties:

• Develop, implement and maintain all programs related to health and safety in the company to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and achieve certification – run PPE programs, Chair the OHS meetings.
• Identify all health and safety related training needs and schedule this training. Liaise with HR to ensure training records are maintained.
• Coordinate and chair all OHS meetings.
• Ensure the risk register and risk assessments are reviewed and updated.
• Participate in both external and internal audits.
• Manage workplace incidents and accidents.
• Manage staff and contracted labour in terms of Health and Safety.

Qualifications

Must have a Health & Safety qualification at a minimum - preferably a Diploma.

Salary / Package

R30k

Provident fund.

Job Description :

Gauteng branch based in Irene, Centurion

Service, maintenance and engineering support for the products supplied by the Company

Scheduled service visits to customers, including machine audits and reporting potential problems to the customer

When required, project planning and project management will include site inspections, measuring, approving drawings, placing of orders for local components, ensuring components are produced to specification and generally preparing for installations

Installation and commissioning of new equipment supplied by the Company

Managing sub-contractors on site during installations

Controlling all costings on installations and service work, including records of work performed, costs incurred and spare parts used and ensuring that these are passed on to the appropriate person for invoicing

Report writing to customers, principle suppliers and Company Management on service visits and installations

Liasing with overseas principle suppliers from time to time regarding fault finding on equipment

Must be a self-starter, and able to work well in a team environment

Good communication skills are essential

The employee will be required to travel locally or internationally from time to time for service work, contract work or training Occasionally, the employee will be away from home for extended periods of time

Most of their work takes place over weekends due to the nature of our industry

Employee should be willing to work overtime and weekends regularly

Minimum Requirements :

Electrical and mechanical experience essential, including electrical fault-finding ability, PLC and electrical control panels

Previous experience in the food processing industry (poultry and red meat) is beneficial

Must be bilingual in English and Afrikaans

Millwright trade test or equivalent

Food Processing Equipment / Primary Processing Equipment / Packaging Equipment / Poultry / Beef or food processing experience

Ability to draw on AutoCad would be a further advantage

Availability to travel and work overtime

Must be driven and able to work under little to no supervision

Willing to learn

Drivers licence

Ability to handle breakdowns and work over weekends if needed

Kindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

All job postings are in accordance with our Client's BEE requirements.

Please only send certificates when requested to do so.

Hire Resolve’s client is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Sales Representative to join their team in the Beverage & Food Production industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and building relationships with potential clients, promoting and selling their products, and achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities :

• Identify and target potential clients within the beverage & food production industry in the North West region
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and develop new business opportunities
• Promote and sell our products, focusing on meeting sales targets and revenue goals
• Provide product demonstrations, presentations, and samples to potential clients
• Stay current on industry trends and market conditions to identify opportunities for growth
• Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to create strategies and campaigns to drive sales
• Prepare and present sales reports and forecasts to management

Requirements :

• 3-year Business / Commercial Tertiary qualification.
• 3 years working experience in FMCG environment, with 1 year in a selling role / selling experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience operating a vehicle.
• Valid Code 10 driver’s license.
• Valid Public Drivers Permit.
• Certified Defensive Driver Certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Full Time

Company Social

Service Technician with Food Processing Equipment / Capital Equipment experience to be based in Gauteng and work across South Africa and certain Sub-Saharan countries

Job Description :

Gauteng branch based in Irene, Centurion

Service, maintenance and engineering support for the products supplied by the Company

Scheduled service visits to customers, including machine audits and reporting potential problems to the customer

When required, project planning and project management will include site inspections, measuring, approving drawings, placing of orders for local components, ensuring components are produced to specification and generally preparing for installations

Installation and commissioning of new equipment supplied by the Company

Managing sub-contractors on site during installations

Controlling all costings on installations and service work, including records of work performed, costs incurred and spare parts used and ensuring that these are passed on to the appropriate person for invoicing

Report writing to customers, principle suppliers and Company Management on service visits and installations

Liasing with overseas principle suppliers from time to time regarding fault finding on equipment

Must be a self-starter, and able to work well in a team environment

Good communication skills are essential

The employee will be required to travel locally or internationally from time to time for service work, contract work or training Occasionally, the employee will be away from home for extended periods of time

Most of their work takes place over weekends due to the nature of our industry

Employee should be willing to work overtime and weekends regularly

Minimum Requirements :

Electrical and mechanical experience essential, including electrical fault-findingability, PLC and electrical control panels

Previous experience in the food processing industry (poultry and red meat) is beneficial

Must be bilingual in English and Afrikaans

Millwright trade test or equivalent

Food Processing Equipment / Primary Processing Equipment / Packaging Equipment / Poultry / Beef or food processing experience

Ability to draw on AutoCad would be a further advantage

Availability to travel and work overtime

Must be driven and able to work under little to no supervision

Willing to learn

Drivers licence

Ability to handle breakdowns and work over weekends if needed

Kindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

All job postings are in accordance with our Client's BEE requirements.

Please only send certificates when requested to do so.

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Recruiter:

West Coast Personnel

Job Ref:

JAAD03062025-1

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Location:

killarney gardens, Western Cape, South Africa

Salary:

R10,000 per month

SUMMARY:

Quality Control Inspector

POSITION INFO:

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Inspector in the Plastic Injection Moulding Department is responsible for inspecting products, materials, and processes to ensure they meet quality standards and comply with industry specifications. This role includes assessing the quality of incoming materials/products, in-process products, and finished items, ensuring that defective products are identified and corrective actions are recommended.

Responsibilities:

Product Inspection:

• Perform regular quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to verify they meet established quality standards.
  
  

• Monitor and document injection moulding processes to ensure consistency and compliance with specifications.
  
  

• Identify defects or deviations from specifications, document findings, and report to the Quality Control Team Leader.
  
  

• Maintain accurate and detailed inspection records, including product samples and any non-conformance findings.
  
  

• Conduct and document standard tests, such as dimensional checks, visual inspections, and functional tests, using precision measuring equipment (e.g., gauges).
  
  

• Provide feedback on potential areas for improvement to production teams and support corrective action implementation.
  
  

• Work closely with production and engineering teams to address quality issues and implement solutions.
  
  

• Assist in training production staff on quality standards and inspection procedures as required.
  
  

• Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations during inspections and handling of materials.
  
  

• Matric certificate or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience in quality inspection or manufacturing (injection moulding preferred)
• Familiarity with injection moulding processes and common plastic defects (e.g., flash, sink, warping)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, part specifications, and inspection standards
• 1 year experience in the use of precision measuring tools, e.g.
• Vernier callipers
• Micrometres
• Height gauges
• Go/no-go gauges
• Basic understanding of quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and inspection procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot visual and dimensional defects*
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Lift parts or tools
• Comfortable working in production floor environment (hot, noisy, etc.)
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting*
• Good communication skills to report findings and work with production staff
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Quality Assurance
• Industries Advertising Services

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A well-established manufacturing company within the fruit industry has an exciting opportunity available for a Quality Control Manager at their Stellenbosch facility.

Requirements :

• Degree in Food Science or equivalent
• Experience in developing fruit quality assurance specifications
• 5 – 10 years’ experience within a FMCG manufacturing environment.

Quality Manager • Stellenbosch

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Job Specification: Quality Control Officer

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Quality Control Officer. To ensure that all products and processes in the power cord manufacturing environment meet the highest quality standards and are compliant with the company’s quality management system (QMS). The QA Inspector is responsible for conducting in-process inspections, random testing, system audits, and ensuring corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented and documented.

Core Activities

• Quality Inspections and Testing:
• Conduct regular inspections of supplier raw materials and at various stages of the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. Perform testing and measurements using calibrated equipment to verify product functionality, safety, and reliability. Record and document inspection results, test data, and any deviations from quality standards.

• Quality Control Procedures:
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and work instructions for manufacturing processes. Establish sampling plans, acceptance criteria, and inspection methods to ensure consistent product quality. Monitor adherence to quality control procedures and provide guidance to production teams as needed.
• Non-Conformance Management:
• Identify and document non-conformities, defects, or deviations from quality standards during inspections and testing. Investigate root causes of non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues. Track and monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of non-conformities.
• "Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains in quality control procedures and manufacturing processes. Participate in continuous improvement projects and quality improvement teams to enhance product quality and reduce defects. Use quality tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Root Cause Analysis to drive process improvements."
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards related to product quality, safety, and environmental protection. Stay updated on industry regulations, standards, and quality management system requirements to ensure adherence to all applicable requirements. Collaborate with regulatory affairs and compliance teams to address any quality-related regulatory issues or requirements.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of quality control activities, inspection results, test data, and non-conformities. Prepare quality reports, trend analyses, and performance metrics to track quality performance and communicate findings to management and stakeholders. Ensure documentation complies with regulatory requirements and internal quality management system (QMS) standards.
  

• Acceptance of Products:
• Decide whether to accept or reject product batches based on quality inspection results and adherence to specifications.
• Implementation of Corrective Actions:
• Determine appropriate corrective actions to address non-conformities, defects, or deviations from quality standards identified during inspections and testing.
• Approval of Supplier Quality:
• Decide whether to approve or reject suppliers based on their ability to meet quality requirements and performance standards.
• Changes to Quality Control Procedures:
• Decide whether to update or revise quality control procedures, work instructions, or sampling plans to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Investigation of Quality Incidents:
• Determine the root causes of quality incidents, complaints, or customer returns and decide on appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Resource Allocation for Quality Improvement:
• Decide on resource allocation for quality improvement initiatives, such as training, equipment upgrades, or process improvements. Decide on actions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, and quality management system (QMS) requirements.
  

• Technical Competence:
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications. Proficiency in using quality control tools, equipment, and testing methods relevant to electrical components.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to electrical product safety and quality.
• Analytical Skills:
• Ability to analyze data, test results, and quality metrics to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Problem-Solving Abilities:
• Aptitude for identifying root causes of quality issues and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Capacity to troubleshoot quality-related problems and make timely decisions to address them.
• Attention to Detail:
• Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for conducting thorough inspections, testing, and documentation of quality control activities.
• Ability to identify even minor deviations from quality standards and specifications.
• Communication Skills:
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey quality expectations, report findings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Quality Management System (QMS) Knowledge:
• Familiarity with quality management principles and practices, including ISO 9001 standards and quality assurance methodologies.
• Understanding of QMS requirements, documentation standards, and procedures for maintaining compliance.
• Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and quality excellence through the implementation of quality improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Teamwork and Collaboration:
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production teams, engineers, quality assurance personnel, suppliers, and other stakeholders to achieve quality objectives.
  

• Some Quality Management or Quality Control qualification will be an advantage
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the cable or electrical component manufacturing industry
• In-depth knowledge of cable manufacturing processes and quality requirements
• Proficient in the use of measurement tools (multi-meters, callipers, hi-pot testers, micrometres, etc.)
• Familiar with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001), Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodology
• Strong analytical and root-cause analysis skills
• Competent in drafting technical reports and documentation
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and make objective decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Uncompromising integrity and commitment to quality
• Initiative-taking, assertive, and able to stand firm under pressure.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Quality Assurance
• Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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