{"id":3953448,"url":"https://alion.io/job/vkb-quality-controller-vkb-milling-modderrivier","title":"Quality Controller - VKB Milling, Modderrivier","company":{"id":4495707,"name":"VKB","domain":null,"url":"https://alion.io/company/vkb-2","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Simplify","truth_index":null},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["South Africa"],"countries":["ZA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"GMP","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-09T06:02:04Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-09","last_verified_at":"2026-11-09T08:41:32Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"The VKB Group is an agricultural company providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the-farm foods for consumers. Apart from its various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK.\nOur roots are firmly planted in agriculture, with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years. Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now operate across the entire food supply chain, including processing, logistics, storage, handling and national and international market channels.\nThis \"house of brands\", established with the support of our farmer shareholders, forms the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.\nMore About VKB Milling\nVKB Milling plays a critical role in transforming agricultural raw materials into high-quality food products that reach customers across South Africa. Operating within a highly regulated food manufacturing environment, the business is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality, traceability, and operational excellence.\nBy combining modern manufacturing practices with a strong commitment to continuous improvement, VKB Milling creates opportunities for talented individuals to contribute to food production that consumers can trust. Joining the team means becoming part of a business where quality, accountability, and teamwork directly influence customer satisfaction and business success.\nFarm Foods, a division of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd and part of the VKB Group, is a leading South African manufacturer of staple food products. Formed through the integration of VKB Milling, Vhembe Milling and GWK Farm Foods, Farm Foods supplies high-quality maize meal, flour, pasta, noodles and related products to households, bakeries, retailers and industrial customers across South Africa.\nWith production facilities located in Mokopane (Limpopo), Mashishing (Mpumalanga), Frankfort (Free State), Christiana (North - West) and Modderrivier (Northern Cape), Farm Foods is strategically positioned to serve markets nationwide while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety and operational excellence.\nQuality Controller\nLocation: Modderrivier\nDepartment: Lab Quality Controller\nReporting to: Quality Assurance Officer\nWhy This Role Matters\nFood safety and product quality are at the heart of everything we do. As a Quality Controller, you will play a vital role in ensuring that every product leaving our facility meets customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.\nThis role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on food safety compliance, product integrity, traceability, and continuous improvement. You will work across the manufacturing process, from raw material receiving to finished product release, helping to safeguard product quality while supporting a strong food safety culture throughout the business.\nWhy Join VKB?\nAt VKB, you will be part of a team that contributes to feeding communities through safe and high-quality food production. We believe in empowering people who are passionate about excellence, continuous learning, and making a meaningful contribution.\nThis role offers the opportunity to:\nWork within internationally recognized food safety systems and standards.\nBuild expertise in quality assurance, laboratory analysis, compliance, and auditing.\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence.\nCollaborate with experienced professionals across production, warehousing, maintenance, and quality teams.\nBe part of an organization guided by the values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and One Team.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nDelivers accurate quality inspections and verification activities across manufacturing and packing operations.\nEnsures only compliant products are approved for storage, dispatch, and customer delivery.\nMaintains reliable traceability, testing, and quality records that support audit readiness.\nIdentifies quality risks proactively and drives timely corrective actions.\nSupports world-class food safety standards through effective GMP and compliance monitoring.\nCoordinates laboratory testing activities that provide dependable and actionable results.\nBuilds strong working relationships with operational teams to promote quality awareness.\nImproves quality performance through participation in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.\nWho We Are Looking For\nWe are looking for a detail-oriented and quality-focused professional who takes pride in maintaining high standards and ensuring products meet strict food safety requirements. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a manufacturing environment, values accuracy, and can confidently identify and address quality concerns before they become larger issues.\nYou are someone who:\nDemonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.\nCommunicates effectively across teams and functions.\nRemains composed and focused in a fast-paced production environment.\nHas a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.\nUnderstands the importance of compliance, traceability, and product integrity.\nEmbraces teamwork while taking ownership of individual responsibilities.\nAligns naturally with VKB's values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and One Team.\nMinimum Requirements\nQualifications\nGrade 12 / NQF Level 4.\nFood Safety, HACCP, or Quality Management certification will be advantageous.\nComputer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.\nEssential Experience\n2-3 years' experience in a Quality Control role within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.\nExperience using laboratory testing equipment and quality control procedures.\nExperience working within FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and food safety management systems.\nCompetencies\nAttention to detail and accuracy.\nProblem-solving and root cause analysis.\nEffective communication and interpersonal skills.\nPlanning and organizational ability.\nCompliance and quality orientation.\nTeam collaboration.\nResilience and adaptability.\nAccountability and professional integrity.\nSkills Required\nLaboratory testing and analytical techniques.\nQuality inspection and verification practices.\nFood safety and quality management systems.\nAuditing and compliance monitoring.\nDocumentation and record management.\nTraceability and product release processes.\nReport writing and data recording.\nMicrosoft Office proficiency.\nUnderstanding of food manufacturing processes.\nKey Responsibilities\nInspect incoming raw materials and packaging against approved specifications.\nVerify supplier documentation, certificates of analysis, and traceability information.\nConduct routine quality inspections throughout manufacturing and packing processes.\nMonitor product quality characteristics and compliance with specifications.\nIdentify, segregate, and report non-conforming materials and products.\nPerform laboratory testing and analyze raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products.\nVerify calibration and functionality of weighing and testing equipment.\nMaintain retention samples and support product investigations.\nVerify finished product compliance before product release.\nConduct GMP, hygiene, housekeeping, and food safety inspections.\nReport non-conformances, food safety risks, and quality concerns promptly.\nParticipate in internal, customer, and external audits.\nComplete quality records and documentation accurately and timeously.\nPrepare Certificates of Analysis and maintain traceability records.\nSupport continuous improvement, waste reduction, and food safety culture initiatives.\nImportant Information for Applicants\nVKB Group reserves the right to close or withdraw any vacancy at its discretion. All personal information submitted through the Career Portal will be used solely for recruitment purposes and, where applicable, for matters related to employment.\nAs an equal opportunity employer, VKB Group is committed to Employment Equity, transformation, and the inclusion of People with Disabilities. Our recruitment decisions are aligned with the VKB Group Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy.\nWhen applying, please ensure that:\nYou use Google Chrome to access the Career Portal.\nYou upload a clear and professional CV in PDF or Word format only.\nYour CV does not contain handwritten notes or markings.\nSupporting documents such as your ID, driver's license, certificates, or other documentation are uploaded in the designated sections and not combined with your CV.\nYour profile photo meets the minimum size requirement of 300 x 300 pixels.\nA Note on Honesty and Integrity\nAs part of the application process, you will be required to complete a screening questionnaire. We strongly encourage all candidates to answer every question honestly and accurately.\nAt VKB Group, our culture is rooted in the values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Playing as One Team. We believe in building authentic relationships and making sound decisions based on trust and integrity. Misrepresenting qualifications, experience, competencies, criminal history, or any other information may result in your application being withdrawn or your employment being terminated should discrepancies be identified during verification processes.\nWe respect your time and ask that you respect ours by providing truthful information throughout the recruitment process. 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