Supply Chain Quality Controller Quality Assistant

Job Description

An established wine and beverage manufacturer based in Stellenbosch is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Controller to support and oversee compliance quality assurance and traceability across the supply chain. This role is ideal for someone experienced in regulatory compliance auditing and technical documentation within the food beverage or wine industry.

You will play a key role in ensuring all certifications declarations and technical documents are accurate current and audit‑ready in line with BRCGS IFS SAWIS DAFF Organic (EU/US/UK) Fairtrade and IPW standards.

• Manage and maintain compliance data across client and retailer portals (e.g. IPW Fairtrade Organic).
• Ensure timely submissions and renewals with a 98% right‑first‑time accuracy rate.
• Keep certification and regulatory documents up to date and ready for audits.

• Support Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure adherence to policies procedures and standards.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance checks.
• Train and audit suppliers and wine producers against Fairtrade IPW and Organic standards.
• Facilitate and close out non‑conformances.

• Maintain farm‑to‑bottle traceability documentation in line with certification requirements.
• Administer and control versioned QMS documents.
• Assist in mock recalls and traceability testing to ensure readiness.

• Schedule coordinate and lead supplier internal and external audits.
• Ensure timely close‑out of findings and maintain accurate audit records.
• Maintain data integrity across ERP (SAGE/SAP) QMS and compliance portals.

• Support cross‑functional communication on compliance and quality updates.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline documentation and reporting.
• Participate in digital and process standardisation projects.

• Education: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Tertiary
  
  Qualification:
  
  Diploma/Degree in Quality Management Food Science Food Technology or Supply Chain Management.
• Training/Certifications (preferred):
  • HACCP (Intro Practitioner)
  • BRCGS Issue 9 & IFS v8 Awareness
  • Internal Auditor (ISO 9001 / ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000)
  • Knowledge of Organic Fairtrade and IPW standards
  • Experience with mock recalls and traceability testing
• Experience: 35 years in quality compliance or supply chain auditing within the food or beverage industry.

• Strong knowledge of quality systems compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical organisational and documentation skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office ERP (SAGE/SAP) and QMS platforms.
• Self‑motivated proactive and collaborative.
• Own transport advantageous.