Overview We are PepsiCo PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change. In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages. Responsibilities Job Overview: Responsible for equipment calibration in order to achieve accurate results on both raw materials and finished product testing. Use of problem solving skills to resolve burning issues for continuous improvement purposes. Collaboratory partner with teams to ensure product send to the market complies with food safety and food quality standards by driving compliance on site. Conduct analytical testing for raw material and finished product. Data management, trending and reporting. Calibrate equipment. Stock control of lab chemical & consumables. Participate quarterly with regards to the On -site proficiency tests. Ensure compliance to Q&FS, EHS, Legal & other company policies and procedures. Drive continuous improvement through various projects and partnering with relevant stakeholders. Resolve burning issues using problem solving techniques. Drive QFS culture and teamwork. Qualifications Diploma: Food Technology/Biotechnology (or equivalent in experience) 1 year Laboratory Experience Data management Computer Literacy Written & Oral communication “PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"