Technical Manager

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006733/CS

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

30000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Technical Manager – Parow Industria, Cape Town
Manufacturing (Food Production) | Full-time | On-site

Our client, a well-established food manufacturing business supplying wholesalers, retailers, and commercial clients, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Technical Manager to take full ownership of food safety, quality, and technical operations within their factory environment.

This is a senior leadership role, forming part of the core operational management team, suited to an individual who can drive compliance, improve quality standards, and lead a multidisciplinary technical team in a regulated production environment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Take full accountability for all food safety, quality, and technical functions across the business
Manage and lead the Quality and Technical team, including Food Safety, QC, and related functions
Maintain and continuously improve the FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System to ensure ongoing certification
Ensure full compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements (including retailer standards)
Oversee end-to-end product quality and food safety from raw material procurement through to final product delivery
Drive reduction in customer complaints through root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure all product documentation is accurate and maintained (specifications, COAs, shelf life, nutritional data, etc.)
Act as the primary point of contact for customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities on all technical matters
Lead all audits and inspections, always ensuring full readiness and compliance
Develop and implement technical and quality strategies aligned with overall business objectives
Establish and manage training and development plans across production, quality, and technical teams
Monitor risks and opportunities related to food safety and quality, implementing mitigation strategies
Support broader business performance, including contributing to operational efficiency and profitability
Work cross-functionally with production, NPD, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure alignment
Assist with social compliance requirements in collaboration with HR

Requirements

BTech / BSc in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field
ISO 22000 Lead Auditor certification
Strong working knowledge of HACCP, PRPs, and FSSC 22000 systems
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar Technical or Quality leadership role within food manufacturing
Solid understanding of microbiology and food safety principles
Experience within the meat or cold foods industry highly advantageous
Strong knowledge of major retailer (e.g. Woolworths) standards and requirements
Proven leadership ability with experience managing cross-functional teams
Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and ability to operate in a compliance-driven environment

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