We are seeking a passionate and energetic Quality manager / controller for our Letsitele or Groblersdal Branch

Job Description

• Define, document, implement, maintain, and improve laboratory and manufacturing activities to conform to the latest version of the accreditation body’s (SANAS) standards.
• Identify technical errors in internal quality management systems, results, reports and provide improvements and changes where necessary/required
• Give presentations and training to staff as part of the implementation and maintenance of accreditation system.
• Identify and provide solutions to laboratory and manufacturing problems and challenges.
• Embark on internal method development by writing proposals and reports, planning, executing, and managing outcomes thereof.
• Work effectively across functional, organizational, and cultural boundaries with skills in organizing, planning, and prioritizing of work
• Ad hoc requirements relating to laboratory services and manufacturing of products.
• Provide guidance to the team for planning and execution of major projects
• Partake in forums, symposiums, study groups and other related industry activities

Immediate objectives

• Re-instate ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for water microbiological test method at Letsitele branch.
• Obtain ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for swab microbiological test method at Letsitele branch.
• Obtain ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for the Groblersdal branch .

 Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Diploma / Bachelors Level or Similar Qualification (Microbiology/Environmental Sciences/Biochemistry/Chemistry) with applicable quality assurance training, e.g., ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Requirements

• Passion for agriculture with a strong knowledge of microbiology and/or chemistry.
• >3 Years in quality assurance role.
• Position requires detail-oriented person with strong communication & leadership skills
• Drivers license with own transport, must be willing and able to travel between the company branches on a regular basis
• Work extended hours if and when required
• Demonstrate independence, ability and willingness to solve problems
• Able to function under pressure and in a changing environment
• Good time management, planning ability and effective meeting of deadlines is essential
• Strong capability with statistical data analysis and interpretation tools.
• Extremely disciplined. Must be self-managed and self-sufficient.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective industry networks

Beneficial

• Previous experience with accrediting a new method according to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards or obtaining ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for a chemical manufacturing plant.

Starting Date: Immediate / As soon as possible

Please send your CV with contactable references to:  ilse@qmslab.com
Application Closing Date: 30 March 2024