Quality Assurance Officer (Onderstepoort) needed at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Documenting quality standards and procedures to ensure consistency and adherence to regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and customer expectations.
• Assist with the performance routine quality inspections and audits to assess compliance/conformance and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify and list quality standard breaches.
• Keep accurate records and documentation related to quality processes and practices.
• Participate in quality committees or teams to promote employee involvement.
• Promote a culture of quality management through regular communication and awareness campaigns.
• Identify opportunities to ensure enhance adherence and suggest corrective actions.
• Involved in quality training programs for employees, including new hires and ongoing refresher training.
•  Maintenance of the accreditation status of the laboratory through good laboratory practices in line with South African National Accreditation Systems (SANAS) and the ISO/IEC 17025:2005.
• Uphold the quality management systems to ensure that management and technical requirements are met and to constantly seek to improve the system.
• Be the liaison contact person between the laboratory and SANAS.

Requirements

• National Diploma or B-Tech in Biological Science or related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge and experience in ISO Standard 17025.
• Knowledge of SANAS documentation and requirements.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Experience in auditing techniques, management of documents and records.
• A valid SA driver’s license.