Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Performing accurate and timeous analyses.
• Driving business efficiency through workstation optimization and effective resource utilization.
• Ensuring leading product quality by analysing, tracking and trending reference controls.
• Maintaining the Quality Management System and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Driving reliability through governance standards framework execution including method development, verification and validation routines.
• Implementing and driving asset care programs for laboratory equipment and instruments in area of responsibility.
• Performing all relevant administrative and process duties.
• Initiating and assisting in root cause determining problem solving.
• Instilling a quality culture in his/her area of responsibility and sphere of influence.
• Building and maintaining effective and trusting relationships with internal customers and peers.
• Enhancing customer experience by achieving and/or exceeding targeted customer service levels.
• Growing the business through support of cross-functional improvement and new development projects.
• Initiating internal process improvements and the implementation thereof.
• Participating in E2 practice implementation.

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• A relevant Degree / Diploma in Natural Science (e.g. Food Technology, Analytical Chemistry, etc.) or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant working experience in an analytical laboratory (working experience in a wine-related intrinsic laboratory will be advantageous).
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical capabilities are essential.
• Proven computer literacy in MS Office suite (knowledge of LIMS will be advantageous).
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety standards and procedures, HACCP, BRC, ISO 9001, 14001, 1841, IFS, ISO17025 etc.
• Sound problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Sound quality assurance acumen with a focus on execution culture.
• Demonstrated affinity for attention to detail.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Must be able to think innovatively.
• Ability and willingness to work shifts and/or extended hours as and/or when required.
• Must have reliable transport to and from work.
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.