Quality Specialist

Job description

National Breweries Plc is Zambia’s leading producer and distributor of Traditional African Beer. Our affiliation to Delta Beverages gives our employees a sense of pride and that of belonging to one of the biggest international brewing companies in the world. The Company offers opportunities for all to learn develop and grow, whilst offering challenging career opportunities for lateral or vertical advancement. We are inviting applications to fill the following vacant position:

POSITION: QUALITY SPECIALIST (1)

LOCATION: NDOLA

CONTRACT: PERMANENT

Reporting to the Brewery Manager, the successful candidate will be accountable for the following:

 Inspect and verify raw material inputs to ensure compliance with set specifications.

 Analyze brewing and boiler feed water for sulphate, chloride, hardness, calcium, and magnesium levels as required.

 Conduct random checks on weights and volumes of inputs to confirm compliance with brewing standards; promptly report deviations to the Brewing Manager.

 Continuously collect and test beer samples during production, certify quality before market dispatch, and prevent release of non-conforming products.

 Test input samples of yeast, chemicals, and enzymes for verification as necessary.

 Participate in beer taste test panels for sensory evaluation.

Adherence to national and international water quality standards e.g. WHO & ZEMA ,GMP and Good Housekeeping

 Maintain high hygiene standards across brewery premises, tanks, and vessels.

 Prepare and submit periodic reports on quality control operations, laboratory analyses, and results.

 Oversee quality control of all material inputs and beer outputs to ensure bulk and packaged beer consistently meet company standards.

Desired Experience & Qualification

This job is particularly suitable for candidates who meet the following minimum requirements:

Degree in Laboratory science, Microbiology, or related field.

At least 2–3 years’ experience in quality control, preferably in the brewing, beverage, or FMCG industry.

Knowledge of standards & regulations and familiar with water quality guidelines both local and international.

Have good understanding of laboratory principles.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Possess IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Interested persons should send their applications and CV’s not later than 3rd October 2025 to.

The Human Resources Business Partner

National Breweries Plc Sheki Sheki Road

PO Box 35135

Lusaka Zambia

Email address: recruitment@natbrew.co.zm

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