{"id":36529,"date":"2026-05-25T14:02:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T14:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/qc-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T14:02:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T14:02:31","slug":"qc-manager","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/qc-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"QC Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Purpose<\/p>\n<p>\tLead the overall operations pertaining to the Quality Control Laboratory in relation to staff, quality and operations. Provides high quality service and technical expertise to internal and external customers, and performs the functions associated with the Quality Control Laboratory (excluding Microbiology and Compliance team)<\/p>\n<p>Key Accountabilities\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tPeople Management\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\tManage the team timekeeping,\u00a0leaves\u00a0and overtime.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tAssist\u00a0with\u00a0disciplinary procedures,\u00a0recruitment\u00a0and\u00a0retention of staff.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tEncourage the\u00a0teamwork\u00a0spirit and motivate the team.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tCommunicates effectively with staff, departments &amp; external clients to ensure timeous resolution of queries.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tManage the talent and delegate\u00a0effectively\u00a0<br \/>\n\tManage diversity.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tUndertake project work within the operational\u00a0objectives\u00a0of the organization.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>QC Laboratory\u00a0Management\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tTo ensure and increase the efficiency in the QC laboratory.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>QC Systems\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsures\u00a0that the QC laboratory\u00a0maintains\u00a0GMP\u00a0Compliance, safety\u00a0standards\u00a0and good\u00a0housekeeping\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\tContinuous improvement of processes \/ validation.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tAccurate assessment of data and decisions taken by QC analysts\u00a0and microbiologist.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tResponsible for the final release of all QC test results.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tResponsible for\u00a0appropriate action\u00a0on all QC data through the development and implementation of systems to improve processes and tests.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tAccurate assessment of laboratory requirements such as equipment\u00a0and\u00a0consumables.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tReview anomalies and propose corrective actions.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tCommunicates effectively with other staff, departments &amp; 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