Bob Martin Southern Africa is seeking applications from interested and qualified individuals for the Quality Assurance Internship Programme 2025.
Position: Quality Assurance Intern
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Closing Date: 23 February 2025
Join our team as a Quality Assurance Intern and gain hands-on experience in food safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with the QA team to ensure that all production processes meet company and industry standards while maintaining product consistency and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in monitoring production processes to ensure compliance with food safety
standards (HACCP, ISO, FSSC, etc.). - Conduct quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
- Support microbiological and chemical testing of products and packaging materials.
- Assist in maintaining and updating QA documentation, including SOPs,
specifications, and audit records. - Participate in internal audits and inspections to identify and address quality issues.
- Monitor and report deviations, non-conformances, and corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing
Practices (GMPs). - Assist in consumer complaint investigations and root cause analysis.
- Support hygiene and sanitation programmes within the production environment.
- Utilise Excel for data entry, analysis, and trending of quality metrics, including defect
rates, microbiological trends, and process deviations. - Assist in creating reports, graphs, and dashboards to track quality performance and
highlight areas for improvement.
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a diploma/degree in Food Technology,
Food Science, or a related field. - Basic understanding of food safety, HACCP, and quality assurance principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, pivot tables, charts, and basic formulas)
for quality analysis. - Strong data trending and analytical skills to identify patterns in quality deviations.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced production environment
Closing Date: 23 February 2025
How To Apply
Apply Here: Quality Assurance Intern
