Quality Assurance Coordinator

Who are we?

SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. SOLEVO assists African farmers and Industries succeed by providing them with a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals they need with a guaranteed quality and good value. With over 75 years at the frontier of economic growth and transformation across Africa, we deliver critical raw materials and expertise to the continent’s high GDP-contributing life sciences and industrials sectors.

Absolute Science is part of Solevo Group.

We are seeking an experienced and talented professional Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our team.

We expect the QA Coordinator to ensure that products, services, and processes meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

• Maintain, implement, and continuously improve the ISO/IEC 17025 and OECD GLP quality management systems.
• Provide feedback for laboratory meetings to ensure continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the management system.

• Assist with the maintenance, control and reviewing of all documents and records that form part of the Quality Management System.
• Assist with internal audits and document reviews to comply with the requirements of the management system, ISO/IEC 17025:2017, OECD GLP and SANAS documents.
• Assist with the development and implementation of quality procedures or processes.
• Share information and work cooperatively with others to obtain company objectives.
• Monthly backup of electronic documents and data.
• Assist with the maintenance and improvement of the CAPA program.
• Assist with the computerised system validation of all laboratory systems.
• Assist with the verification of all the control charts in use in the laboratory.
• Assist with the reviewing of test reports.
• Assist with the administration of externally provided services and products.
• Assist with the risk assessment program in the laboratory.
• Prepare minutes of meetings (monthly meetings and annual management review).

• Receiving stock arriving in the laboratory, checking the completeness of the documentation (delivery notes, invoices) when stock arrives.
• Inspecting stock for any discrepancies and releasing stock if accepted.
• Updating the Order List when stock has arrived.
• Evaluate new suppliers and re-evaluate current suppliers.

• Participate and assist with assessments by external bodies to evaluate the Quality Management System.

• Timely maintenance, verification, and calibration of analytical instrumentation.

• Ensure that all health & safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are adhered to.

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Degree in Quality Management.
• Three years of ISO
  17025:2017 experience.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and OECD GLP principles and regulatory expectations.
• Strong auditing, documentation, and CAPA management experience.
• Computerised system validation experience.
• Lead auditor certification advantageous.

• Join a young dynamic team who is leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.
• Enjoy a collaborative, international and agile work environment.
• Be part of a team where freedom, initiative and ‘thinking out of the box’ is key.
• Opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package.
• Explore opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

At Solevo, we connect communities and industries with the solutions they need to grow, thrive, and transform. From supporting agricultural self-sufficiency to driving industrial innovation, we are shaping the future of Africa’s life sciences and industrial sectors.