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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To lead Hartlief’s food safety and quality assurance programs, ensuring consistent compliance with regulatory standards, customer requirements, and company policies, while driving continuous improvement and strategic alignment.

KEY JOB OUTPUTS:

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA and food safety strategies, policies, and standards (HACCP, SABS, PRPs, regulatory compliance).
• Oversee audits, inspections, traceability, risk assessments, recalls, and supplier quality management.
• Monitor product quality, investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and implement corrective actions.
• Verify and release raw materials, ingredients, and recipes against specifications.
• Provide training, reports, and recommendations to ensure quality awareness and compliance.
• Lead the QA team by setting KPIs, managing performance, enforcing discipline, and driving staff development.
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, and continuous process improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• 4-year Bachelors’ Degree in Food Science/Food Technology
• 8-10 years of experience in a Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory area.
• Code B Driver’s License
• Experience working in a meat or FMCG industry will be an added advantage

Closing Date: 26 September 2025

 O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    "This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 5123