Lab and Quality Controller

Job description

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and Agribusiness Company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region.  It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, leather, shoes, stock feed, and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic candidates for the roles outlined below.

LAB AND QUALITY CONTROLLER – MPONGWE FEEDMILL (X1)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

Developing, installing and maintaining inspections and analytical procedures which include economical sampling plans aimed at determining the quality level of incoming and sub-contracted materials as well as finished products and ensures further compatibility of these procedures between the supplier and incoming inspection.
Liaising with suppliers in order to establish quality certification plans based on adequate procedures and controls at the supplier’s premises in order to minimize on the cost of assuring quality of incoming materials.
Establishing and monitoring systems for recording /documenting and reporting on supplier conformity to Novatek Animal Feeds quality and reliability requirements.
Providing suppliers through purchasing with clear quality and reliability requirement and makes follow-ups to ensure supplier action meets these requirements.
Utilizing economic sampling plans and procedures to determine quality levels and allow the acceptance of satisfactory product.
Providing both routine and special feedback and analysis inspection reports to ensure timely implementation of corrective action when and where necessary.
Developing, installing and maintaining inspection methods and practices as well as material evaluation procedures aimed at ensuring that only acceptable products are sold /dispatched.
Establishing and implementing clear procedures for the disposal of downgraded or discrepant materials /products and quarantines and releases rejected /downgraded finished stock not adhering to established quality standards.

The Skills and Competencies Required for this Role Include

Analytical skills
Good interpersonal skills
Strong excel skills, hardworking as well as supervisory skills.

The Required Qualifications are

 Grade 12 School Certificate
Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or equivalent
3 – 5 years’ experience in lab operations
Skilled in planning, organizing laboratory testing and quality control operations

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees in PDF format as a single document, to:

THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Zambeef Products PLC

P/B 17, Woodlands

Lusaka or

Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm

All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with the Zambia Qualifications Authority.

Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process, and as we promote gender equality, women are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 4th July 2025.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.