Quality Controller/Assurance

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. 

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit 

Job Overview: Conducts quality checks in production including physical and/or chemical tests on the main raw material and the bread to ensure conformity to established specifications. Normally reports to Unit HOD. Applied in most Div's.

Quality Supervision

• Documented and managed quality processes and information
• Sampled and tested raw materials, packaging and finished products
• Conducted and moderated internal QA audits
• Trained employees in QA systems, policies and procedures
• Resolved customer complaints and other non-conformities

People Growth and Leadership

• Achieved functional and project objectives
• Managed performance of own team
• Managed talent plan of own team

Systems, Procedures and Practices

• Achieved planned budget and scheduled projects
• Maintained functional policy and legal framework
• Implemented functional best practices
• Utilised Tempo functionality
• Reported functional information
• Utilisation of functional resources

Relationship Results

• Maintained internal stakeholder relations, incl. shop stewards
• Satisfied 'customers'
• Utilised service provider network
• Maintained interdepartmental relations

Continuous Improvement

• Managed change processes
• Initiated continuous improvement

• Relevant Degree or Diploma
• Computer literate, MS Office
• Communication and Leadership Skills
• Food Safety and Quality Systems
• Science and Technology expertise
• FMCG Environment
• Quality Systems Management
• Quality Information Management
• Quality Assurance
• Understanding of Manufacturing Quality Standards
• Food Safety and Hygiene
• Employee relations
• Change management

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"