Key Performance Areas include (but are not limited to): 

• Align goals and objectives with site quality 
• Manage Micro lab 
• Manage equipment reliability 
• Manage and optimise current lab systems 
• Conduct site training as required and relevant 
• Ensure compliance to standards and specifications 
• Ensure integrity of results 
• Analyse data of identify quality risks 
• Analyse data to identify food safety risks 
• Compliance to Micro methods and standards 
• Ensure hygiene support and compliance 
• Lead hygiene problem solving and improvement initiatives as applicable 
• Effectively manage high performance culture of self 
• Always ensure sound approaches to health and safety 
• Manage factors concerning environment, risk and sustainable development 

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements: 

• A recognized and relevant Degree / Diploma in Microbiology, Food Technology or Biotechnology  
• Relevant working experience in an analytical laboratory and Micro laboratory (working experience in a wine-related intrinsic laboratory will be considered advantageous). 
• Must have extensive Microbiological knowledge 
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety standards and procedures. 
• Ability to work under pressure. 
• Must be computer literate i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc 
• Attention to detail with the ability to work accurately. 
• Excellent report writing and written communication skills. 
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability work well within a team. 
• Must be able to think innovatively. 
• Must have advanced problem-solving ability 
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and extended hours when necessary. 
• Must have reliable transport to and from work. 
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.