Quality Control & Assurance Officer

About the role

Dangote Cement Zambia is looking for a Quality Control & Assurance Officer to oversee and coordinate product testing and inspection of DCZL products so that optimal quality is achieved and pre-determined production standards are maintained. The role also covers quality management systems, laboratory equipment and reporting to the plant Director.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate product testing and inspection of DCZL products and implement ISO, OHSAS and quality management systems
• Carry out daily process tests and studies, analyse key process trends and equipment performance, and recommend improvements
• Prepare and drive the implementation of the annual quality control plan
• Ensure preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment and effective housekeeping in the laboratories
• Prepare annual calibration schedules and ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated on schedule
• Liaise with the Mines team and Central Control Room Operators, and report periodically on the QA/QC function's performance to the plant Director
• Encourage teams to review procedures for efficacy, quality and simplification, and communicate clearly with management, employees, customers and suppliers

Required profile

• Grade 12 school certificate and a minimum B.Sc. degree in Chemistry
• Member of a professional body
• At least two years of progressive work experience; previous experience in the cement industry is desirable
• Valid silicosis certification
• Good understanding of trends, regulations and legislation relating to cement manufacturing, and of internal auditing, corporate governance and fraud risk indicators

Required skills

• Familiarity with enterprise resource packages such as SAP
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Data gathering, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Communication, leadership and interpersonal skills

What we offer

• Permanent and pensionable contracts
• Annual performance bonus and incentives
• In-house private pension scheme
• Health insurance, medical cover and life assurance cover