KWV a renowned South African brand and industry leader in the production of world-class wines, and other spirits has atemporary 6-monthvacancy for a Quality Control Officer, based in Paarl, Western Cape.

• Type of Employment: Temporary
• Duration of Temporary Employment: 6 months   
• Reporting to: Quality Control Manager
• Division: Operations
• Department: Quality Management
• Location: Paarl   

Purpose:

The incumbent will be responsible for verifying the final packed product and perform quality measurements to ensure compliance with specifications.

Job Summary:

• Verify that all samples required for the evaluation of a production run are sampled and submitted to the laboratory for analysis
• Execute the isolation and registering of non-conforming products related impacting on positive release
• Execute daily final packed product verification according to Product specifications (PSP, BOM and DIM) and as per bottling plan
• Perform all quality measurements (DO; CO2; TPO; Bubble sizes) ensuring conformance to specification
• Perform continuous line inspections
• Communicate deviations from specifications to relevant parties and or register Non-conformances where required
• Assist with isolation/block of non-conforming products
• Perform verification and approval of production orders prior to stock handover between packaging and warehousing
• Adhere to prescribed Health and Safety principles
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S in your area of responsibility

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in process management, quality control, food technology
• 1 - 3 years' experience in natural or food sciences and work-related experience in production and/or quality assurance environment
• Sound knowledge of the requirements of the implemented quality and food safety standards
• Driver's license (code EB)
• Prepared to work shifts

Skills Required:

• Computer literacy (MS Office/SAP)
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Good time management

Closing date for applications: 19 January 2026

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