Tiger Brands is Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), primarily focused on branded food, beverages, and home/personal care products. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, and has been in business for over 100 years. Tiger Brands manufactures, markets, and distributes a wide variety of everyday products. Their core business targets the South African market and has a presence in other African countries and Chile. The company is publicly traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and is currently undergoing a strategic portfolio optimization to focus on core operations.

Job description:

• Control of incoming materials
• Handling of non-conforming materials
• Custodian of measurement and testing equipment and methods
• Measurement and testing of in-process and finished products
• Handling of non-conforming results
• Continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• Diploma in natural sciences (biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or microbiology)
• TQM / B. Tech. would be advantageous
• Sound working knowledge of the MS Office suite (Outlook; PowerPoint, Excel)
• Minimum years of experience:
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a laboratory
• Strong communication skills at different levels
• Independent thinking and assumes process ownership

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Role model the Tiger values
• Ability to develop and spread trust at all levels by empowering others
• High energy and grit

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL:

• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Drive and desire to meet and exceed

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Owning it!
• Influencing Others
• Thinking Innovation
• Organization awareness
• Holding People Accountable