{"id":36069,"date":"2026-05-18T12:03:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T12:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/quality-manager-blending-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T12:03:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T12:03:28","slug":"quality-manager-blending-manager","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/quality-manager-blending-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Quality Manager \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Blending Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Purpose of Role:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tThe role is accountable for ensuring that Diageo SA and is compliant to local legislation and\/or equivalent Diageo codes of practice.<br \/>\n\tDevelop Implement and maintain a Quality Culture<br \/>\n\tFacilitate and advise on the integration of Quality Systems into each relevant department<br \/>\n\tEnsure Quality KPI\u2019s are available and up to date for reporting purposes<br \/>\n\tPartner the Risk Manager with the Formalizing of the SHE Agenda<br \/>\n\tAccountable for the Internal Auditing Process<br \/>\n\tLead the compliance program with third party partners and key suppliers\/customers<br \/>\n\tImprove Service Levels in respect quality Assurance Program with Internal Customers<\/p>\n<p>Role Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tThe role is also accountable to ensure the protection of Diageo Brands, Ensuring Brand Equity<br \/>\n\tProvide leadership in successful management of ensure that operational and business risks are identified and managed; and appropriate levels of control are identified, introduced, audited and reviewed<br \/>\n\tEnsure compliance to the relevant local regulatory acts and legislation, compliance to Trade and Metrology act (quantity compliance); and compliance to the Liquor Products Act and the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectant Act.<br \/>\n\tDrive Supplier Quality Systems and monitor their ability to conform and comply to Company requirements<br \/>\n\tDrive capability development of staff in the Quality Team<br \/>\n\tMaintain open communications with the Diageo Global departments.<\/p>\n<p>Experience \/ skills required:<\/p>\n<p>\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Biotechnology or equivalent Tertiary Qualification, a with at least 5 years management experience in a multi-discipline food manufacturing or Quality environment (Lead Auditor\/Assessor Certification will be advantageous)<br \/>\n\tA sound knowledge of the Food Safety legislation of SA such as ISO 9001:2000 and\/or SANS 10330: 2006<br \/>\n\tStrong Functional\/Technical Knowledge in the areas of Quality Management and Auditing, Hygiene and Food Safety (HACCP), Food Defence \/ Security, \u00a0Food Microbiology \/ Chemistry and Production process and associated risks<br \/>\n\tProven ability in the implementation, maintenance and administration of management systems which will minimize Quality and food safety risks<br \/>\n\tSkilled in the normal business software tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other PC Based systems<br \/>\n\tPrevious SAP Experience would be beneficial<br \/>\n\tA good understanding of Diageo Global Risk Management Standards (Or Other) is an added advantage<br \/>\n\tEffective problem-solving skills<br \/>\n\tEnergetic &amp; 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