168 Qc Analyst jobs in South Africa

Job Description
Key Performance Areas:

• Finacial and Administrative functions
• Quality Management
• Customer Relations
• Operational (Transfusion Medicine, Haematology, Chemistry and Critical and / or Raw Materials

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Excellence Orientation
• Customer Service Orientation
• Technical Professional Competence
• Practical Execution Management and Project Management
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Personal Development
• Knowledge Sharing
• Process Engineering/Systems Competence
• Problem Solving
• Self Management
• Teamwork
• Computer Literacy
• Planning, Organising and Monitoring
• Ethical Behaviour
• SAP/Meditech Skills
• Resilient and Stress Management
• QC and Audit
• Communication
• Legislative Literacy

Education
Minimum requirements

• HPCSA Registered Medical Technician in either /Clinical Pathology / Immunohaematology

Experience

• 2 years' experience in Blood Transfusion or Clinical pathology environment

Other (knowledge And Skills)

• N/A

Job Purpose

To lead, manage, and maintain the site's Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 22000, ISO/TS , FSSC including additional requirements), and ISO The QA/QC Manager ensures product safety, quality assurance, laboratory accuracy, and regulatory compliance, while driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and continually improve the FSMS in compliance with standards.
• Lead HACCP/Food Safety Team meetings and updates.
• Ensure PRPs (cleaning, pest control, hygiene, water, utilities, building integrity) are effectively implemented.
• Conduct internal audits, GMP inspections, and prepare for external certification audits.
• Manage product recall/withdrawal procedures and mock recall testing.
• Oversee supplier approval and raw material verification.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Promote a food safety culture by training staff on compliance, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 17025 requirements (validation, calibration, traceability, proficiency testing, measurement uncertainty).
• Review and approve test reports and certificates of analysis.
• Train laboratory staff and monitor competency.
• Coordinate training and awareness programs for site employees.
• Act as the site representative during all external audits (FSSC, SANAS, customer, regulatory).

• Biotech/Food Technologies Degree (Essential)
• FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Certification (Essential)
• ISO 17025 Introduction & Implementation (Essential)

• QA/QC Manager from Grain Milling Industry with 3-5 years in both roles
• QA/QC Managers from FMCG food producing sites

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of ISO 22000, ISO/TS , and ISO/IEC 17025 standards and their application.
• Understanding of grain milling and baking processes (desirable).
• Understanding and implementation of HACCP principles, PRPs, OPRPs, CCPs, and FSMS effectiveness.
• Experience in supplier compliance and quality systems management.
• Knowledge of non-conformance handling, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Ability to verify compliance through GMP inspections and site audits.
• Ability to plan, lead, and execute internal, external, and supplier audits.
• Method validation, calibration, traceability of measurements, and uncertainty.
• Control of test and calibration methods for flour and wheat quality.
• Ensuring personnel competence, impartiality, and laboratory management system compliance.
• Strong coaching and training capability
• Data analysis of lab, process, and product performance results.

Our client is seeking a meticulous QA Analyst to ensure all technology and data outputs meet defined quality standards. This role is responsible for designing and executing comprehensive testing processes, identifying defects, and working with development and data teams to resolve issues. By safeguarding the accuracy, reliability, and performance of systems and analytics, the QA Analyst plays a vital role in delivering trusted solutions that support business and clinical decision-making.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO:

• Develop and maintain test plans and scripts.
• Execute manual and automated testing of software and data outputs.
• Document and communicate defects to developers and analysts.
• Work with teams to ensure timely resolution of quality issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in IT, QA, or related field.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in software QA or testing roles.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to document and communicate issues effectively.

Advantageous

• Experience with test automation tools.
• Healthcare systems testing experience.

Responsibilities

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Quality Assurance Analyst Level 2 located in Umhlanga with some work-from-home flexibility. The Quality Assurance Analyst will be responsible for designing and executing test plans, identifying and documenting bugs, working closely with developers to resolve issues, and ensuring the quality and functionality of software products. The role also involves performing regression testing, creating and maintaining test cases, and participating in code reviews and user acceptance testing.

Qualifications

Education

• BSc Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, a BCom Business Information Systems (BIS) Degree or a relevant high quality Technikon Diploma
• Salesforce Certifications are an advantage

Experience

• 4+ years of system testing experience including SQL and writing of SQL queries, as well as the analysis of test result data,
• Salesforce experience – advantageous

At Premier, we recruit and invest in our employees for the long term. We believe that our growth depends on us having the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. We have a high-performance environment that attracts like-minded people who want to be their best every day and in doing so we grow together. The Intern Quality Control and Assurance will gain practical exposure and experience in QC and QA processes.

• Grade 12
• Studying towards a National Diploma: Food Technology final year
• Tertiary institution logbook stipulating the relevant exposure and experience needed

• Good understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Standards
• Quality Management Principles
• Analytical thinking
• Proactive communication skills
• Decision making ability
• Numerical ability
• Proactive
• Innovation/Continuous improvement
• Accountability
• Sense of urgency/results orientated
• Learning aptitude

• Ensuring quality products are produced
• Practical work exposure in Quality Management
• Site internal & external audits
• Technical Support/Trouble shooting
• Food safety & quality control
• Technical support/troubleshooting
• Support of food safety culture plan on site
• You will be provided with formal and informal guidance throughout the duration of the program

Job Description
At Premier, we recruit and invest in our employees for the long term. We believe that our growth depends on us having the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. We have a high-performance environment that attracts like-minded people who want to be their best every day and in doing so we grow together. The Intern Quality Control and Assurance will gain practical exposure and experience in QC and QA processes.

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12
• Studying towards a National Diploma: Food Technology final year
• Tertiary institution logbook stipulating the relevant exposure and experience needed

Experience Requirements

• Good understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Standards
• Quality Management Principles
• Analytical thinking
• Proactive communication skills
• Decision making ability
• Numerical ability
• Proactive
• Innovation/Continuous improvement
• Accountability
• Sense of urgency/results orientated
• Learning aptitude

Key Outputs

• Ensuring quality products are produced
• Practical work exposure in Quality Management
• Site internal & external audits
• Technical Support/Trouble shooting
• Food safety & quality control
• Technical support/troubleshooting
• Support of food safety culture plan on site
• You will be provided with formal and informal guidance throughout the duration of the program

What will you be doing:

Gaining practical exposure and experience in our bakery QC/QA processes by doing the following:

• Ensuring quality products are produced
• Pratical work exposure in quality Management
• Site and Internal and external audits
• Technical support/ Trouble shooting
• Food safety and quality control
• Support of food safety culture
• You will be provided with formal amd informal guidance throughout tthe duration of the program.

Essential skills and competence:

• Good understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Standards
• Quality Management Principles
• Analytical thinking
• Proactive communication skills
• Decision making ability.
• Numerical ability
• Proactive
• Innovation/Continuous improvement
• Accountability
• Sense of urgency/results orientated.
• Learning aptitude

Entry:

• Grade 12
• Studying towards a Studying towards a National Diploma: Food Technology (final year)

Experience:

• As an Intern you will be required to accurately record and keep your workplace exposure (logbook)
• Have good knowledge of the relevant department/area in the milling supply chain & able to perform required key tasks as stipulated.
• Perform any other tasks required by the QC/QA Manager.

• One year workplace exposure in Quality Assurance and Control.
• You will be working in a Factory Environment
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays as per shift roster

Our client, an exciting UK based SAAS company, enables strong communities by providing platforms where people gather to create new connections and strengthen existing relationships. Their clients are prestigious educational institutions globally, but they are venturing into enterprises. It is simple, they believe strong communities drive success for people and organizations. They create unique spaces where people feel connected on a deeper level.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Quality Engineer with a passion for technology to join a dynamic existing team in Cape Town, building and delivering community-centric online platforms for educational institutions and enterprises. There are currently 2 developers in this team, along with a QE's who report to the QA Manager and works closely with the Projects Team

Duties & responsibilities:

• The Quality Assurance (QA) of all changes that have been implemented because of development work on either a test or live service. This includes, but is not limited to, new features, bug resolutions, and design changes for our services.
• The troubleshooting of service functionality because of a bug investigation or new feature requests.
• To provide clear and accurate QA notes when testing and be able to provide evidence of expected or encountered behaviour.
• To correctly follow set processes for implementation, testing, and handover
• To populate and update metrics, as used by the manager for monthly KPI's.
• To be relied upon to update client requests, when necessary, via regarding development implementation and technical inquiries

Background & Experience:

The successful candidate will be an efficient and organised team player with a logical and hardworking approach. The ability to communicate with internal stakeholders across different countries is important.

Skill & Background requirements:

• Proven experience in a quality engineering role (min 5 years experience)
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practices
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skill

Salary & benefits:

Competitive Salary, Medical Aid Allowance, Pension fund, opportunity to be part of a dynamic Company and a fantastic client team

Location & hours:

Cape Town (Remote :30 UK (Monday-Friday)

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Babylonstoren is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and proactive Quality Assurance & Support Analyst to join our team. In this dual-role position, you will manage customer support requests and assist with testing and quality assurance (QA) processes for our e-commerce platform. You will bridge the gap between customer feedback, support, and product functionality, ensuring timely resolution of issues and high-quality software delivery.

This role is suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams, and has a keen eye for detail in both problem-solving and testing.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly understand and resolve customer issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a solutions-oriented approach.

• Meticulous attention to detail in testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.

• Comfortable working with software applications, performing basic troubleshooting, and navigating technical environments.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle a high volume of requests.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Comfortable in a dynamic and evolving work environment, responding to varying client needs and product requirements.

Additional Skills

• Exposure to software testing, UAT, or related QA concepts.

• Familiarity with issue tracking or project management tools, such as Jira or Trello.

• Understanding of e-commerce workflows through experience or academic projects.

• Introductory knowledge of SQL, APIs, or web technologies.

• Interest in agile ways of working and cross-functional collaboration.

• Recent graduate or final-year student in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related fields are welcome.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Support & Support Triaging

• Act as the primary point of contact for customer support enquiries, handling tickets, emails, and calls professionally and promptly.

• Investigate and resolve customer issues related to the backend (order management, shipments, customers) and the frontend (online shop) functionality.

• Reproduce, validate, and triage reported issues from customers and support teams.

• Escalate unresolved or complex queries to the Product Owner or development teams.

• Track support requests in a structured ticketing system and document issues with accurate details and clear solutions.

• Create knowledge base articles and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to reduce reliance on the development team.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, keeping them informed about issue status and resolutions.

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Perform manual testing for new features and regression testing for existing functionality.

• Collaborate with the product and business teams to understand requirements, acceptance criteria, and feature specifications.

• Design, coordinate, and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring functionality meets business requirements before release.

• Identify, log, and categorise and prioritise bugs or issues, providing clear reproduction steps for the development team.

• Plan, schedule, and prioritise test activities to align with project milestones and release timelines.

• Provide comprehensive documentation of testing outcomes and UAT sign-offs.

• Advocate for QA best practices and identify opportunities to improve testing processes and tools.

What You'll Get from Us

• A market-related remuneration package.

• Daily catered lunch when working on-site.

• Access to our new recreation centre, gym, and heated swimming pool.

• Invitations to all social and team-building events.

• Significant discounts at Babylonstoren, The Newt in Somerset, and other estates worldwide (e.g. 50% off hotel stays, 30% off spa treatments, wine, products, and more).