Job Description
The Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for conducting CPO quality analysis on all products related to CPO production using laboratory analytical tools and equipment.
Number and Level of Immediate Subordinates
- 1x Assistant Quality Assurance Officer
Knowledge and Skill Levels
Minimum Primary/ Secondary Education:
· Full Grade 12 GCE O’Level Certificate or GCSE
Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications
• Degree in Bio Chemistry or the equivalent from a recognised institution
Certifications:
· Training in ISO 9001; 2015
Minimum Relevant Work Experience.
• minimum of 3 years’ work experience in a processing industry or equivalent institution.
- Proven track record in working and managing a medium sized Laboratory.
- Familiarity with Zambia’s Regulatory Environment (e.g., ZEMA, ZABS, ZCSA etc) is greatly desired
- Knowledge of the Palm Oil Industry will be an added advantage
Desired Attributes
- Leadership: Visionary, decisive, and able to inspire a diverse team of employees;
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and Oral skills to engage with workers, Customers and regulators.
- Sustainability Focus: Passion for environmental and social responsibility, aligning with RSPO and ESG goals.
- Computer Literacy: Good Working Knowledge of key computer office user packages such as Word, PowerPoint; Excel; Outlook.
