Quality Assurance Technologist

The Shoprite Group is Africa’s largest retailer with over 35 million customers and 2,500 outlets. We have recently renewed our commitment to driving the diversification and growth of our Fresh Foods and Private Label offerings. This is a super exciting growth opportunity for the Shoprite Group as we endeavour to better understand and partner with our customers to meet their needs, build their trust and optimise the potential of our Convenience offerings. To achieve the ambitious plans defined by the team, we need highly talented people to join us in playing a key role in shaping the face of our Fresh Foods Convenience and Private Label offerings across Africa.

The primary objective of this role is to ensure the quality and food safety of our Private Label and Branded products. This involves implementing and managing the Quality Assurance (QA) system within the specific category, as well as advising, monitoring, and providing technical guidance to the suppliers/manufacturers. The focus is on maintaining food safety, legal, and quality compliance. This role also includes the role of a divisional support technologist, supporting divisions at store level with regards to legal requirements and technical food safety-related matters.