Temporary Quality Control Officer - 6 months - Paarl (58140)

Job title: Temporary Quality Control Officer - 6 months - Paarl
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: ZAR/month
Location: Paarl
Job published: 09 January 2026
Job ID: 58140

Job Description

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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