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Compliance Officer & NPD Technologist

Full-time

Profile Personnel

Role Purpose

To ensure effective implementation and compliance of the New Product Development (NPD) process, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) programme, and relevant regulatory systems (FSSC 22000, SAHPRA, Halaal). The role supports product development, audit readiness, and continuous improvement of the Food Safety & Quality Management System (FSQMS).

Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma in Food Technology Preferred: Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field

Experience:

  • 23 years in QA and FSQMS administration (food/nutraceutical/pharma)
  • 23 years in New Product Development

Key Responsibilities

New Product Development (NPD)

  • Implement and review NPD procedures and records
  • Assist with research into and development of new products as directed
  • Support product development, reformulation, and cost optimisation initiatives
  • Preparation and submission of samples
  • Manage NPD records, product packs, recipes, master sheets, and change control processes
  • Manage and update production sheets
  • Assist with production trials, scale-up issues and recipe adjustments
  • Act as liaison between customers and internal teams
  • Coordinate label updates, review, and approvals and maintain product documentation
  • Arrange timeous annual calibration of measuring equipment in the NPD Laboratory

Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)

  • Maintain and improve the SQA programme in line with FSSC 22000
  • Manage approved supplier list and onboarding of new suppliers
  • Ensure traceability readiness and support recalls/mock recalls

Regulatory & Certification Compliance

  • Support SAHPRA compliance and documentation with QA Manager and Responsible Pharmacist
  • Manage Halaal certification processes and stakeholder communication
  • Ensure all documentation is audit-ready for regulatory inspections

Audits & FSQMS Support

  • Maintain audit readiness for SQA and NPD systems
  • Assist in audit preparation, reporting, and close-out of non-conformances where necessary
  • Identify improvement opportunities within FSQMS, NPD, and production
  • Promote food safety, quality standards, and compliance awareness
  • Support corrective and preventative actions
  • Assist with ad hoc QA and business needs

Key Skills & Competencies

  • NPD process expertise
  • Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000 and QA systems
  • Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills
  • High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Working Conditions

  • Office-based role with occasional travel (suppliers/customers/manufacturing site)
Vacancy posted a month ago
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