Junior Quality Assurance Assistant Role – Apply Now!

Full-time

Caffenu / Lumenii

📍 Company Address: Caffenu / Lumenii, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 8001
💼 Job Type: Full Time
📅 Posted: 25 November 2025
🏭 Industry: FMCG / Foods / Beverage

🏢 About the Company

Lumenii, in partnership with Caffenu, is a trusted brand in the FMCG and beverage hygiene sector, known for its innovative cleaning solutions for coffee machines. Guided by the belief that “only a clean machine makes the perfect coffee,” Caffenu prioritises product consistency, safety and quality across all stages of production.
Joining this team means working in a structured, compliance-driven environment built on excellence, continuous improvement and strict adherence to ISO and GMP standards.

🎯 Role Overview

The Junior Quality Assurance Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring that all production processes, documentation, materials and finished products meet stringent quality and compliance standards. This role supports the QA Manager, collaborates with production teams, and contributes to inspection routines, records management, supplier documentation and audit readiness.

🛠️Main Outcomes of the Role

Your performance will be measured by your ability to:

  • 📝 Maintain accurate, updated QA registers and documentation.

  • 🔎 Support ISO 9001 and cGMP compliance in daily operations.

  • 📦 Verify raw materials and finished goods against specifications.

  • 📊 Strengthen QA through precise data capture and document control.

  • 🤝 Provide consistent support to the QA Manager and production teams.

📘 Key Responsibilities

1️⃣ Daily QA & Production Support

  • ✔️ Conduct daily QA checks on raw materials and production batches.

  • ✔️ Complete QA registers and resolve document-related queries.

  • ✔️ Identify non-conformances and escalate them promptly to QA Manager.

  • ✔️ Support production teams in understanding SOPs and documentation standards.

2️⃣ Quality System Documentation & Registers

  • 📄 Maintain registers for Deviations, Change Controls, CAPAs and Complaints.

  • 📚 Assist with updates to SOPs, Forms, Work Instructions and logs.

  • 🔁 Ensure controlled distribution of all updated documents across production.

3️⃣ Supplier Documentation & Compliance

  • 🌐 Liaise with suppliers to gather CoAs, specifications and compliance records.

  • 🗂️ Maintain supplier documentation files and track outstanding items.

  • 🧪 Support raw material risk assessments and updated specification reviews.

4️⃣ Production Documentation Review

  • ✔️ Review batch records, checklists and verification documents for accuracy.

  • ⚠️ Identify missing entries or deviations and document appropriately.

  • 🛠️ Assist in corrective action processes where required.

5️⃣ Master Data & Change Control

  • 🧾 Help maintain accurate BOMs, product specifications and the master product list.

  • 🔄 Ensure all changes follow documented change control procedures.

6️⃣ Product Quality Review & Data Support

  • 📊 Compile quality data (Deviations, OOTs, Change Controls) for PQRs.

  • 📈 Identify trends, highlight recurring issues and prepare reports for QA Manager.

7️⃣ Non-Conformances, Complaints & Audit Preparation

  • 📝 Log non-conformances and customer complaints accurately.

  • 🗃️ Collect supporting documentation for investigations.

  • 🕵️ Prepare files and records for internal and external audits.

  • 📑 Assist auditors with retrieving documentation and records.

8️⃣ Training & Continuous Improvement

  • 📘 Coordinate training on GMP, GDP and SOP updates.

  • 🗂️ Keep training records updated and filed correctly.

  • 💡 Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and reduce errors.

🎓 Minimum Requirements

  • 🎓 Diploma in Quality Assurance, Chemistry, Food Science, Biotechnology or similar.

  • 🧪 2 years QA experience in manufacturing (chemical, pharmaceutical, food, beverage or FMCG).

  • ⚗️ Experience with raw material checks, batch documentation, CAPA, audits and QC testing.

  • 🏭 Understanding of QA processes within a production environment.

  • 💻 Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

  • 🚗 Residing in or near Cape Town (no relocation support).

🌟 Ideal / Nice-to-Have Skills

  • 📘 ISO, HACCP or GMP training.

  • 🏅 Experience working in a certified facility under ISO or GMP systems.

  • ⚙️ Exposure to SOP development or document control systems.

🧠 This Role Suits You If You Naturally:

  • ✔️ Pay exceptional attention to detail

  • ✔️ Are reliable, responsible and consistent in delivering outputs

  • ✔️ Organise tasks well and manage time effectively

  • ✔️ Enjoy analysing data, spotting trends and solving problems

  • ✔️ Work well with teams and communicate professionally

🎁 Benefits

  • 🏦 Pension Fund

  • 🎉 Performance Bonus

  • 🛡️ Risk Benefits

📝 Best CV Tips for This QA Role

Boost your CV with the following tips tailored for QA roles:

  • 💡 Highlight direct QA/QC experience (raw materials checks, batch reviews, CAPA, etc.).

  • 📊 Include any ISO, GMP, HACCP training—even if short courses.

  • 🏭 Emphasise experience in controlled or regulated production environments.

  • 🧾 Showcase your documentation accuracy and record-keeping abilities.

  • 🔧 Mention any auditing experience or participation in compliance reviews.

  • 📈 Include measurable QA contributions (reduced deviations, improved compliance rates, implemented improvements).

  • 🗂️ Use clean formatting with sections like Technical Skills, QA Tools, Compliance Areas, Systems Experience.

To apply for this job please visit lumenii.zohorecruit.com.