Quality Systems Specialist

Join Our Team as a Quality Systems Specialist

Are you passionate about Quality Systems and are you looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career? K&F Industries is seeking a motivated Quality Systems Specialist to join our team. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

K&F Industries, with over 30 years of excellence in manufacturing cereals and biscuits, is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. As a family-based business, we value loyalty, integrity, and continuous improvement. We offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development. Be part of a company that prides itself on high customer service, strong management, and superior manufacturing standards.

• Assisting with the improvement, upholding and maintenance of the company’s Quality Management System.
• Assisting with the establishment and implementation of Food Safety and Quality Policies, Procedures, Standards and Specifications.
• Championing best practices in Quality and Food Safety and applying judgement and teamwork to ensure initiatives contribute to the company’s overall success.
• Championing a strong food safety culture.
• Assisting with ensuring compliance with Food Safety (HACCP), Quality Assurance (QA), Certification Systems (FSSC 22000), South African regulations and customer requirements.
• Acting as an active member of the Internal Audit, Food Safety (HACCP), Food Defence (TACCP), Food Fraud (VACCP) and Special Situations Teams.
• Serving as the Deputy for the SANS 1841 standard – implementing and maintaining requirements.
• Assisting with action plans to close-out non-conformances identified during internal and external audits.
• Assisting with non-conformance investigations and close-outs.
• Managing the Supplier Approval Process alongside the Food Technologist and performing supplier audits when required.
• Implementing and managing Supplier Quality Assurance controls and documentation.
• Specifying and monitoring quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
• Managing and maintaining the company’s equipment calibration programme.
• Educating and coaching colleagues on Quality, Food Safety, Customer and Regulatory requirements.
• Providing appropriate on-the-job training to staff on HACCP, GMP, Employee Illness, Personal Hygiene, GLPs, Sanitation, Pest Control, Traceability, Special Situations, Allergen Management, Extraneous Matter Management, Food Defence and related practices.
• When auditing other facilities, some out-of-the-area and / or overnight travel may be expected.

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Food Science, Microbiology or equivalent).
• Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Three to five years working experience.
• A thorough understanding of laboratory practices and procedures.
• Excellent written and communication skills in English / Afrikaans.
• Strong knowledge of GLP’s (Good Laboratory Practices) and GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Experience in the Food Manufacturing Industry with a demonstrated ability to work cross functionally.
• Should ideally be a subject matter expert on Food Safety (HACCP);
  Quality Assurance (QA);
  Certifications Systems (FSSC 22000);
  Food Microbiology;
  Quality tools and Programs; and Specific knowledge and direct experience in ensuring adherence with South African regulations e.g., Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.

Work/life balance working hours, Provident Fund, December / January Shutdown.

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Preferred applicant must reside no further than 30 km surrounds of Port Elizabeth.
• Only candidates with a valid driver’s license will be considered.
• CV’s and proof of education must be emailed to Chantel Van Heerden
• Please use subject line Quality System Specialist 2026.
• Recruitment welcome to submit CV’s.
• Closing date for applications – 20 February 2026.

Apply Nowand become a part of our dedicated team at K&F Industries!