DUE: 24 JUN 2026
GMB
GRAIN MARKETING BOARD
RE-ADVERT – QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced personnel to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and will be based at Southern Region.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Biological Sciences/Food Science/Chemistry/Postharvest Technology/ Agriculture or equivalent.
- 5 ‘O’ levels including English Language, Mathematics and Science.
- A relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage.
- Master’s in Post-Harvest Technology will be an added advantage
- At least 2 years’ experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Excellent grain management skills.
- Excellent quality management skills.
- Risk management skills.
- Strategic thinker whose integrity is beyond reproach.
- Analytic mind and accuracy at figures.
- Good supervisory skills and interpersonal skills.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality Control and Assurance
Monitors the implementation of quality assurance policy, procedures, standards and specifications by depots in the region.
Conducts adhoc/ routine inspections on grain quality at depots to ensure compliance to requirements and that grain quality is maintained.
Determines and recommends preventive and corrective actions to be implemented to ensure the quality of grain is maintained.
Monitors implementation of the preventive and corrective actions.
Conducts and supervise laboratory analysis of grains.
Assesses the quality of grain storage materials received from different suppliers
Planning & Supervision
Monitors compliance of depots to fortnightly grain inspections through OP/PC68 and 92 documents.
Plans and monitors Pest Control activities for depots external clients are being carried out according to plan and in line with the procedure.
Distributes intake and storage resources according to
depots handling plan.
Monitors usage and condition of storage resources through routine depot inspection
Research & Technical Support
Conducts research and providing advice on ways to improve on grain quality management.
Conducts quality management training programs for intermal personnel and external clients.
Attends to queries/ complaints raised by customers with reference to product quality and ensure they are resolved.
Monitors implementation of the grain grading system.
Oversees the calibration and servicing of grading equipment.
Provides technical backup on all quality assurance equipment acquired by the organisation.
Safety, Health & Compliance
Enforces safety and health procedures for the pest control team.
Administrative Duties
Performing any other work-related duties as assigned by the Superior.
TO APPLY
Application letter accompanied with two copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications should be addressed to: –
Email: recruitment@gmbdura.co.zw
Not later than 24 June 2026.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
