Location: Maputsoe, Lesotho
Category: Quality Control and Food Safety
Institution: Sechaba Milling Company (Pty) Ltd
Application Deadline: 6 November 2026
About the Position
Sechaba Milling Company (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Quality Controller to oversee product quality, food safety, and plant hygiene throughout its milling operations. The successful candidate will manage raw maize intake grading, in-process testing, final product quality assurance, and the implementation of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards in line with international food safety requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a closely related discipline.
- Completed Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) modules.
- At least one year of practical quality control experience in a food manufacturing or grain milling facility.
- Strong working knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles and international food safety standards.
- A firm commitment to quality assurance, occupational safety, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Raw Material Inspection and Grading: Conduct physical tests and moisture analysis on incoming grain to ensure it meets quality specifications before acceptance into the mill.
- In-Process and Final Testing: Perform routine testing on milled products, including granularity or particle size, moisture levels, and fortification compliance, and authorise product release.
- Food Safety Standards and HACCP Enforcement: Ensure compliance with HACCP systems, international food safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and pest control protocols.
- Health, Safety and Environment (HSE): Oversee plant safety procedures, monitor hazard controls, enforce the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and conduct safety toolbox meetings.
- Non-Conformance and Incident Reporting: Investigate quality deviations and health and safety incidents, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Auditing and Documentation: Maintain accurate quality logs, HSE inspection checklists, and compliance records required for audits.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the online application form using the link below.
To apply, visit: https://forms.gle/XVwXrpLuZPp8MwDVA
Application deadline: 6 November 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Sechaba Milling Company (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.