{"id":6572,"date":"2025-12-01T20:02:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T20:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/quality-assurance-officer-at-zampalm-limited\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T00:14:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T00:14:15","slug":"quality-assurance-officer-at-zampalm-limited","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=6572","title":{"rendered":"Quality Assurance Officer at Zampalm Limited"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER<br \/>\n1.0 Job Identification<br \/>\nJob Title:\u00a0Quality Assurance Officer<br \/>\nGrade:\u00a0ZMM<br \/>\nDepartment:\u00a0Oil Mill<br \/>\nLocation:\u00a0Zampalm HQs, Kanchibiya<br \/>\nTenure:\u00a03 years Contract<\/p>\n<p>2.0 Job Description<br \/>\nThe Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for conducting CPO quality analysis on all products related to CPO production using laboratory analytical tools and equipment.<br \/>\n3.0 Duties and Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>KEY RESULT AREAS<\/p>\n<p>PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES(DUTIES)<\/p>\n<p>Operations Management<\/p>\n<p>The Quality Assurance Officer will be responsible for:<\/p>\n<p>Overall running of the Zampalm Laboratory<\/p>\n<p>Drawing of Crude Palm Oil samples from the Mill process<\/p>\n<p>Conducting Tests for all parameters of interest on Oil samples drawn from the Mill process, analyse sample results and give feedback to production or Mill Manager<\/p>\n<p>Checking on Oil testing Kit reorder levels, prepare documentation for procurement of Testing kits and other laboratory consumables as may be required<\/p>\n<p>Ensuring periodical check on all Laboratory measuring equipment to ensure reliability of testing equipment<\/p>\n<p>Ensuring good House Keeping of the Laboratory<\/p>\n<p>Conducting periodical training to both Plantation Harvesters and Mill operators on desired FFB quality<\/p>\n<p>Ensuring all vessels used for transportation of CPO prior to dispatch are thoroughly cleaned both in interior and exterior parts<\/p>\n<p>Ensuring the monitoring of loading of CPO to customers<\/p>\n<p>Ensuring that all the Crude Palm Oil meant for dispatch is tested for all quality parameters of interest and keep record of such<\/p>\n<p>Team Leadership<\/p>\n<p>Lead a team of permanent and\u00a0temporal staff, fostering a culture of product quality, safety, ethics, and performance.<\/p>\n<p>Trains and motivates, staff on raw material and product quality and their importance to the company and the customer.<\/p>\n<p>4.0 Reporting Relationships<br \/>\nJob search platform<br \/>\nReports to:\u00a0Oil Mill Manager<br \/>\n4.1 Number and Level of Immediate Subordinates<\/p>\n<p>1x Assistant\u00a0Quality Assurance Officer<\/p>\n<p>5.0 Knowledge and Skill Levels<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Primary\/ Secondary Education:<\/p>\n<p>Full\u00a0Grade 12 GCE O\u2019Level Certificate or GCSE<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Vocational\/Professional Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Degree in Bio Chemistry or the equivalent from a recognised institution<\/p>\n<p>Certifications:<\/p>\n<p>Training in\u00a0ISO 9001; 2015<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Relevant Work Experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0minimum of\u00a03\u00a0years\u2019 work experience in a processing industry or equivalent institution.<\/p>\n<p>Proven track record in working and managing a medium sized Laboratory.<\/p>\n<p>Familiarity with Zambia\u2019s Regulatory Environment (e.g., ZEMA, ZABS, ZCSA etc) is greatly desired<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge of the Palm Oil Industry will be an added advantage<\/p>\n<p>5.5 Desired Attributes<\/p>\n<p>Leadership: Visionary, decisive, and able to inspire a diverse team of employees;<\/p>\n<p>Communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and Oral skills to engage with\u00a0workers,\u00a0Customers\u00a0and regulators.<\/p>\n<p>Sustainability Focus: Passion for environmental and social responsibility, aligning with RSPO and ESG goals.<\/p>\n<p>Computer Literacy: Good Working Knowledge of key computer office user packages such as Word, PowerPoint; Excel; Outlook.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing is Caring! 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