Quality Assurance Officer (Onderstepoort) Jobs

Quality Assurance Officer (Onderstepoort)

Employer: Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
Location: Gauteng
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 3 Years
Education Requirement: National Certificate/B-Tech in Biological Science or related field

About the Organization

The Agricultural Research Council strives for excellence in agricultural research and development, maintaining its position as South Africa’s principal institution in this field. We focus on innovative solutions to advance sustainable agriculture and food security.

Position Overview

We seek a Quality Assurance Officer to maintain laboratory standards and accreditation requirements. This role requires strong attention to detail and compliance with international quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality documentation procedures
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of laboratory processes
• Monitor compliance with SANAS and ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standards
• Manage quality records and identify improvement opportunities
• Coordinate staff training programs on quality management systems
• Serve as primary contact for SANAS accreditation matters
• Implement corrective actions for quality standard deviations

Requirements

• National Diploma/B-Tech in Biological Sciences or related discipline
• 3+ years experience in Quality Management Systems
• Working knowledge of ISO 17025 standards
• Proficiency in audit processes and document control
• Valid South African driver’s license
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit applications through the Agricultural Research Council’s official recruitment portal. Only applications meeting specified requirements will be considered.

Important: The ARC does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Candidates are advised to exercise caution regarding any payment requests.