Who are we?

SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. SOLEVO assists African farmers and Industries succeed by providing them with a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals they need with a guaranteed quality and good value. With over 75 years at the frontier of economic growth and transformation across Africa, we deliver critical raw materials and expertise to the continent’s high GDP-contributing life sciences and industrials sectors. Bragan Ingredients is part of Solevo Group.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Quality and Food Safety Specialist to drive and maintain our Food Safety and Quality Management Systems across the business. The ideal candidate will be passionate about continuous improvement, compliance, audit readiness, and building a strong food safety culture. This role requires someone who can work independently, engage stakeholders effectively, and ensure alignment with ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and relevant legislative requirements.

What do we expect from the candidate?

We expect a professional with a qualification in Quality Assurance, Food Technology, or a related field, and experience in Quality and Food Safety Management Systems. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, a thorough understanding of food safety standards and legislation, and a passion for continuous improvement, compliance, and maintaining high-quality standards across the business.

The key responsibilities:

• Complete the implementation of the Food Safety Management System Nationally and ensure that the system is aligned with the required standards.

• Maintain the Quality Management System and Food Safety Nationally.

• Be a Food Safety and Quality Team Leader and be aligned to the required standards.

• Develop, update and maintain procedures and policies.

• Ensure compliance to Statutory / Legislative requirements, Quality and Food Safety Systems.

• Assist in preparing Sites Nationally for Audits.

• Liaise with outsourced service providers as applicable to ensure systems compliance.

• Complete Quality and Food Safety Questionnaires.

Continuous Improvement

• Devise procedures to inspect and report Quality and Food Safety challenges.

• Ensure that CAR and customer complaints are managed, investigated, and closed out accordingly.

• Manage, control, and maintain the CAR system (including Customer Complaints)

• Monitor all operations that affect Quality and Food Safety and trend the key areas that affect quality and Food Safety for improvement.

• Assist with Change Management processes.

• Review the Food Safety / Quality System through Review Meetings.

• Ensure all corrective actions from both internal and external audits are done, including ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000.

• Complete all outstanding procedures, policies, etc., as required by the ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 Standards. Ensure alignment to the Standards.

Audits

• Ensure that receiving, warehousing, and dispatching practices comply to the Food Safety and Quality standards set by the Company or as required by the System Standards.

• Audit suppliers as applicable and Third-Party Service providers accordingly.

• Audit Bragan Ingredients’ Sites Nationally to ensure high standards are maintained. This includes Third Party Service Providers that has an impact on the ISO 9001 Standards and Food Safety standards.

• Ensure compliance of the company policies and procedures through Verification Audits.

• Coordinate and manage Second and Third-party audits.

Reporting

• Investigate, track and trend food safety and quality related incidents with the aim to decrease and prevent re- occurrence.

• Manage Audit reports.

• Manage Food Safety meetings and reporting thereof.

• Ensure Quality and Food Safety related reports are received and then submitted to National Operations Manager on time.

Engagement of People

• Introduce, maintain, and sustain the Food Safety and Quality Culture throughout the entire company.

• Appraise and promote customer focus/requirements and ensure they are satisfied.

• Manage Food Safety and Quality related training (Internal and external).

• Train employees in proper Food Safety and Quality requirements where necessary and identified.

• Manage conformance through planned training.

Projects

• Assist Management in projects as and when required.

Teamwork

• Demonstrate and maintain professional, courteous, and respectful working relationships with customers, employees, and service providers.

• Work in a team to ensure that the desired target and objectives are achieved.

• Consult with the relevant people to ensure sustenance of the implemented systems.

General

• Initiate CAR against non-conformances.

• Adhere to the Company’s Policies and Procedures such as ISO, SHEQ, Food Safety always.

• Adhere to the Pandemic/s such as Covid-19, Policies and Procedures.

• Train Staff where necessary.

• Attend meetings where required (Operations, SHEQ and Food Safety).

• Perform any other tasks as and when required.

If you possess…

Must-Have:

• Matric (Grade 12).

• Diploma/ Degree in Quality Assurance/ Food Technology or related qualification.

• Must have knowledge of Quality and Food Safety Systems.

• 2 – 3 years' experience in food manufacturing/Personal & homecare/Animal feed industry.

• Know the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 and other relevant Legislation and Regulations.

• Ability to work autonomously.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Strong negotiation skills and conflict management.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Computer literate in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI and D365.

• Good administration skills.

Nice-to-Have:

Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

• Ability to develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently as an initiative-taker or as part of a larger team to accomplish goals.

Skills

• High focus on Customer Care/Satisfaction.

• Self-disciplined

• Demonstrates initiative.

• Good Communication.

Personal Attributes

• Results driven individual.

• Resolute.

• Trustworthy.

• Honest.

• Loyal.

• Associate.

If you are…

Why join Bragan Ingredients (Solevo)?

• Join a young dynamic team who is leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.

• Enjoy a collaborative, international and agile work environment.

• Be part of a team where freedom, initiative and ‘thinking out of the box’ is key.

• Opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package.

• Explore opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Then, this job is for you!

How to join us?

If you’re excited about this position, we encourage you to submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and be part of our exciting journey.

What's next ?

If your profile matches our search, you will be contacted by our HR team for a first contact.

Please be informed that we will keep your profile to contact you for future professional opportunities.