Supply Chain Quality Controller; Wine Industry
Job in
Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
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Status Staffing
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
QA Specialist / Manager, Quality Control / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Supply Chain Quality Controller (Wine Industry)
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 Management3–5 years’ experience in compliance-related roles such as Compliance Officer, Compliance Analyst, or similarExperience working with Microsoft Office Suite and Sage (ERP systems)Practical experience working with regulatory bodies and understanding the regulatory landscapeProven experience developing, implementing, and updating compliance policies and procedures to meet FMS and regulatory requirementsExperience conducting risk assessmentsHACCP (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/COCAwareness of IPW and Fairtrade standardsExperience with mock recalls and farm-to-bottle traceability executionCompetency in document control and CAPA (QMS) processesERP system experience (Sage or SAP) ensuring data integrityLead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or ISO 22000/FSSC 22000) – advantageRegulatory Affairs short course (preferably in the wine or beverage sector) – advantageOwn reliable transport – advantageStrong analytical skills and attention to detailExcellent record-keeping and documentation abilitiesSound knowledge of Quality Management SystemsHands-on and proactive approach to compliance and auditing tasksDUTIES: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 time frames.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
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