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Supply Chain Quality Controller (Wine Industry)

Stellenbosch
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Manufacturing
Reference: PC001979/LS

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Employer: Status Staffing

Our client, an established company based in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Controller to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc/Diploma/Degree in Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Food Technology, Food Science, or Supply Chain Management, and have 3–5 years of experience in a compliance-related role such as Compliance Officer or Compliance Analyst. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Sage (ERP systems) is essential, and own transport will be an advantage.

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE :           Permanent
SECTOR :           Supply Chain / Quality Control
BASIC SALARY :           Market Related
START DATE                  :           A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 (Matric)
BSc/Diploma/Degree in Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Food Technology, Food Science, or Supply Chain Management
3–5 years’ experience in compliance-related roles such as Compliance Officer, Compliance Analyst, or similar
Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and Sage (ERP systems)
Practical experience working with regulatory bodies and understanding the regulatory landscape
Proven experience developing, implementing, and updating compliance policies and procedures to meet FMS and regulatory requirements
Experience conducting risk assessments
HACCP (Introductory & Practitioner level)
BRCGS Issue 9 and IFS v8 Awareness (document control, traceability, audits)
Internal Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or ISO 22000/FSSC 22000)
Familiarity with Organic Schemes (EU/US/UK) and Control Union COI/COC
Awareness of IPW and Fairtrade standards
Experience with mock recalls and farm-to-bottle traceability execution
Competency in document control and CAPA (QMS) processes
ERP system experience (Sage or SAP) ensuring data integrity
Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or ISO 22000/FSSC 22000) – advantage
Regulatory Affairs short course (preferably in the wine or beverage sector) – advantage
Own reliable transport – advantage
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent record-keeping and documentation abilities
Sound knowledge of Quality Management Systems
Hands-on and proactive approach to compliance and auditing tasks

DUTIES:

Portal & Compliance Data Management:

Administer client and certification portals (IPW, Fairtrade, Organic, and other retailer compliance portals), including submissions, renewals, attestations, and evidence uploads.
Maintain a deadline and SLA calendar; issue reminders and escalate risks before due dates.
Perform right-first time (RFT) pre-checks on all submissions (metadata, approvals, evidence) to achieve ≥98% RFT accuracy.
Maintain a version-controlled evidence log for all portal actions and approvals.

Compliance Programmes (Including Organic):

Facilitate QMS compliance activities, including reviews, internal checks, training and awareness sessions, and contributions to management reviews.
Ensure adherence to policies and procedures, and drive controlled updates to policies, procedures, work instructions, and forms (with change control records).
Validate QMS processes through risk-based checks and mini-audits, recording results and follow-up actions.
Train and audit wine producers against Fairtrade, IPW, and Organic requirements; log findings and ensure non-conformances are closed out with supporting evidence.

Traceability & Document Control:

Standardize documentation to certification standards (BRCGS, IFS, IPW, Fairtrade, Organic) ensuring consistency in content, format, approvals, and versioning.
Administer, process, and control the distribution of QMS documents with strict revision control and access permissions.
Compile comprehensive farm-to-bottle traceability packs (Organic, Fairtrade documentation, blend records, COAs, and release evidence) with complete indexing.
Plan and execute mock recalls and traceability tests; report performance against SLAs and drive corrective actions.
Assist the Quality Manager with the rollout of new or updated standards and standardization projects.

Auditing Systems – Internal and External:

Schedule, administer, and coordinate supplier, internal, and external audits according to the annual audit plan.
Serve as Quality Systems Lead Auditor when assigned; issue audit reports and track actions through to close-out.
Coordinate mock recall and traceability audits (scope, sampling, witnesses, and evidence packs).
Upload finalized audit reports and follow up on the closure of external findings within required timeframes.

Cross-Functional Communication:

Issue formal change notices for compliance and traceability updates to Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
Provide weekly status updates (upcoming deadlines, risks, and actions) and escalate potential blockers promptly.
Maintain communication logs (requests, clarifications, approvals) as audit evidence.

Health, Safety & Housekeeping:

Comply with company Health & Safety policies and procedures; maintain an audit-ready workspace.
Conduct scheduled fabrication audits and report findings with responsible owners and due dates.
Complete all mandatory Health & Safety training and refresher courses; ensure records are up to date.

Continuous Improvement:

Standardize SOPs, templates, and checklists for portals, Organic controls, document control, and traceability packs.
Measure and reduce administrative cycle time (submission to approval) and resubmission rates, report on monthly performance.
Support digitization initiatives (barcode/scanning, LIMS/ERP/QMS integrations, dashboards) to improve accuracy and retrieval speed.
Capture lessons learned and update procedures and training materials accordingly.

HOURS:

Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00

Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at www.statusstaffing.com today.
Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.

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Welcome to STATUS STAFFING SOLUTIONS, a leading Western Cape based broad spectrum boutique staffing solutions provider.

Within our recruitment division we pride ourselves in our ability to match the right person to the right career through a comprehensive range of in-house screening and assessments. We go the extra mile by offering an outsourced HR and IR service, thereby assisting our clients to comply with local Labour laws. In addition, our Labour Relations division also offer a comprehensive Payroll service, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Our large candidate database and quality customer service ethos is what differentiates us from our competitors, enabling is to be considered a strategic partner to our valued candidates and clients.