Quality Systems Coordinator at The Buffalo Brewing Company – Harare

A growing Brewing Company is seeking a suitably qualified, competent and results-oriented Quality Systems Coordinator to join its Quality Control Department. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, maintaining and continuously improving the company’s quality management systems, with a particular focus on achieving certification and strengthening compliance with applicable food safety and quality standards. Key Responsibilities include: Coordinating the development, implementation and maintenance of quality management systems, policies, procedures and documentation. Leading and coordinating HACCP implementation activities, including hazard analysis, identification of Critical Control Points (CCPs), monitoring procedures and corrective actions. Driving certification readiness through gap assessments, action plans, documentation reviews and coordination of internal and external audits. Coordinating food safety risk assessments, quality audits, inspections and compliance monitoring. Ensuring effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions arising from audits, non-conformances and customer complaints. Conducting training and awareness programmes on quality management, food safety and relevant compliance requirements. Monitoring quality performance indicators and preparing reports on system effectiveness, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Working collaboratively with Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain and other departments to embed a strong quality and food safety culture. Ensuring compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory and industry requirements.

- A Master’s degree in Quality Management, Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, Biotechnology, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrable experience in implementing, maintaining or coordinating a formal quality management system.
- Essential: Proven involvement in at least one certification process, such as HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001 or another recognised food safety or quality management standard. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their specific contribution to the certification process.
- A postgraduate qualification in a relevant quality, food safety or management discipline will be a distinct advantage.
- Training or certification in HACCP, food safety management systems, internal auditing or lead auditing will be an added advantage.
- Strong analytical, organisational, documentation, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, drive implementation plans and meet certification deadlines.