progressive manufacturer of dairy products has an opportunity available for aQuality Assurance Managerat its facility situated in Killarney Gardens.Fair Cape Dairies / Fruitiqueis a major producer of dairy products in the Western Cape and throughout South Africa, not only via Fair Cape brand, but also through our association with other brands.Our commitment to superior quality, innovation, value for money and sustainable business practices will always be maintained as our best guarantee for future sustainability.Purpose of this position:To promote quality throughout the organisation by assuring compliance to an effective food safety and quality management system and the continuous improvement of our processes through the facilitation of problem solving and the process of Control of ChangePREFERRED MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBSc Degree, Chemistry or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Food Science/ Food Technology plus Additional Qualification: Total Quality Management CertificatePreferably Further Management Qualification: Post Graduate Management DiplomaFull competence in this role is typically developed over a period of 5-7 years with management training and experienceKnowledgeOf FSSC/ ISO 22000, ISO, HACCP, PRPs, Food TechnologyWorld class manufacturing and quality practices and modelsIndustry specific product and process knowledgePersonnel and human resources practices (Handling of Disciplinary enquiries, BCEA, LRA)Management systemsAdministration and ManagementProblem Solving ToolsBudgets & Basic accounting MathematicsAudit Compliance & SkillsSkills Quality Management and Quality Control systems development and implementation in line with best practiceManaging and leading teams towards high performancePlanning and organisingQC skills and use of apparatusProblem solvingCritical thinking & Decision-makingChange Management & Strategic thinkingConflict handling, Basic accounting principlesAdvanced Computer SkillsBudget development and managementLeadership and Communication & presentation skillsCustomer serviceAudits & Administration ManagementProject management skills & Systems AnalysisSpecial Conditions : Flexibility & Reliable transport