45 Chemical Production jobs in South Africa

• Quality Inspections and Testing:
• Conduct regular inspections of supplier raw materials and at various stages of the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. Perform testing and measurements using calibrated equipment to verify product functionality, safety, and reliability. Record and document inspection results, test data, and any deviations from quality standards.

• Quality Control Procedures:
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and work instructions for manufacturing processes. Establish sampling plans, acceptance criteria, and inspection methods to ensure consistent product quality. Monitor adherence to quality control procedures and provide guidance to production teams as needed.
• Non-Conformance Management:
• Identify and document non-conformities, defects, or deviations from quality standards during inspections and testing. Investigate root causes of non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues. Track and monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of non-conformities.
• "Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains in quality control procedures and manufacturing processes. Participate in continuous improvement projects and quality improvement teams to enhance product quality and reduce defects. Use quality tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Root Cause Analysis to drive process improvements."
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards related to product quality, safety, and environmental protection. Stay updated on industry regulations, standards, and quality management system requirements to ensure adherence to all applicable requirements. Collaborate with regulatory affairs and compliance teams to address any quality-related regulatory issues or requirements.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of quality control activities, inspection results, test data, and non-conformities. Prepare quality reports, trend analyses, and performance metrics to track quality performance and communicate findings to management and stakeholders. Ensure documentation complies with regulatory requirements and internal quality management system (QMS) standards.
  

• Acceptance of Products:
• Decide whether to accept or reject product batches based on quality inspection results and adherence to specifications.
• Implementation of Corrective Actions:
• Determine appropriate corrective actions to address non-conformities, defects, or deviations from quality standards identified during inspections and testing.
• Approval of Supplier Quality:
• Decide whether to approve or reject suppliers based on their ability to meet quality requirements and performance standards.
• Changes to Quality Control Procedures:
• Decide whether to update or revise quality control procedures, work instructions, or sampling plans to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Investigation of Quality Incidents:
• Determine the root causes of quality incidents, complaints, or customer returns and decide on appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Resource Allocation for Quality Improvement:
• Decide on resource allocation for quality improvement initiatives, such as training, equipment upgrades, or process improvements. Decide on actions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, and quality management system (QMS) requirements.
  

• Technical Competence:
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications. Proficiency in using quality control tools, equipment, and testing methods relevant to electrical components.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to electrical product safety and quality.
• Analytical Skills:
• Ability to analyze data, test results, and quality metrics to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Problem-Solving Abilities:
• Aptitude for identifying root causes of quality issues and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Capacity to troubleshoot quality-related problems and make timely decisions to address them.
• Attention to Detail:
• Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for conducting thorough inspections, testing, and documentation of quality control activities.
• Ability to identify even minor deviations from quality standards and specifications.
• Communication Skills:
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey quality expectations, report findings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Quality Management System (QMS) Knowledge:
• Familiarity with quality management principles and practices, including ISO 9001 standards and quality assurance methodologies.
• Understanding of QMS requirements, documentation standards, and procedures for maintaining compliance.
• Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and quality excellence through the implementation of quality improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Teamwork and Collaboration:
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production teams, engineers, quality assurance personnel, suppliers, and other stakeholders to achieve quality objectives.
  

• Quality Management or Quality Control qualification (National Diploma or higher preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the cable or electrical component manufacturing industry
• In-depth knowledge of cable manufacturing processes and quality requirements
• Proficient in the use of measurement tools (multi-meters, callipers, hi-pot testers, micrometres, etc.)
• Familiar with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001), Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodology
• Strong analytical and root-cause analysis skills
• Competent in drafting technical reports and documentation
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and make objective decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Uncompromising integrity and commitment to quality
• Initiative-taking, assertive, and able to stand firm under pressure.

Summary:

Perform quality control checks on products before processing to ensure compliance with company standards and supplier requirements. Conduct inspections on all item being processed and address defects, deviations, or non-conformities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inspect products, materials before processing stage.
2. Ensuring daily demand targets of parcels being processed are met.
3. Identify and isolate non-conforming products or materials. Notify production staff and manager of quality issues.
4. Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality problems.
5. Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Requirements:

1. High school matric.
2. 1-2 years of warehousing operations experience and knowledge of quality control principles.
3. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and accuracy is crucial.
4. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
5. Basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, reporting).

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Quality Control Officer. To ensure that all products and processes in the power cord manufacturing environment meet the highest quality standards and are compliant with the company’s quality management system (QMS). The QA Inspector is responsible for conducting in-process inspections, random testing, system audits, and ensuring corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented and documented.

Core Activities:

1. Quality Inspections and Testing:

• Conduct regular inspections of supplier raw materials and at various stages of the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. Perform testing and measurements using calibrated equipment to verify product functionality, safety, and reliability. Record and document inspection results, test data, and any deviations from quality standards.

1. Quality Control Procedures:
   • Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and work instructions for manufacturing processes. Establish sampling plans, acceptance criteria, and inspection methods to ensure consistent product quality. Monitor adherence to quality control procedures and provide guidance to production teams as needed.
2. Non-Conformance Management:
   • Identify and document non-conformities, defects, or deviations from quality standards during inspections and testing. Investigate root causes of non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues. Track and monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of non-conformities.
3. "Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
   • Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains in quality control procedures and manufacturing processes. Participate in continuous improvement projects and quality improvement teams to enhance product quality and reduce defects. Use quality tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Root Cause Analysis to drive process improvements."
4. Regulatory Compliance:
   • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards related to product quality, safety, and environmental protection. Stay updated on industry regulations, standards, and quality management system requirements to ensure adherence to all applicable requirements. Collaborate with regulatory affairs and compliance teams to address any quality-related regulatory issues or requirements.
5. Documentation and Reporting:
   • Maintain accurate records and documentation of quality control activities, inspection results, test data, and non-conformities. Prepare quality reports, trend analyses, and performance metrics to track quality performance and communicate findings to management and stakeholders. Ensure documentation complies with regulatory requirements and internal quality management system (QMS) standards.

Core Decisions:

1. Acceptance of Products:
   • Decide whether to accept or reject product batches based on quality inspection results and adherence to specifications.
2. Implementation of Corrective Actions:
   • Determine appropriate corrective actions to address non-conformities, defects, or deviations from quality standards identified during inspections and testing.
3. Approval of Supplier Quality:
   • Decide whether to approve or reject suppliers based on their ability to meet quality requirements and performance standards.
4. Changes to Quality Control Procedures:
   • Decide whether to update or revise quality control procedures, work instructions, or sampling plans to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
5. Investigation of Quality Incidents:
   • Determine the root causes of quality incidents, complaints, or customer returns and decide on appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
6. Resource Allocation for Quality Improvement:
   • Decide on resource allocation for quality improvement initiatives, such as training, equipment upgrades, or process improvements. Decide on actions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, and quality management system (QMS) requirements.

Core Capabilities:

1. Technical Competence:
   • Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications. Proficiency in using quality control tools, equipment, and testing methods relevant to electrical components.
   • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to electrical product safety and quality.
2. Analytical Skills:
   • Ability to analyze data, test results, and quality metrics to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
3. Problem-Solving Abilities:
   • Aptitude for identifying root causes of quality issues and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
   • Capacity to troubleshoot quality-related problems and make timely decisions to address them.
4. Attention to Detail:
   • Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for conducting thorough inspections, testing, and documentation of quality control activities.
   • Ability to identify even minor deviations from quality standards and specifications.
5. Communication Skills:
   • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey quality expectations, report findings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
6. Quality Management System (QMS) Knowledge:
   • Familiarity with quality management principles and practices, including ISO 9001 standards and quality assurance methodologies.
   • Understanding of QMS requirements, documentation standards, and procedures for maintaining compliance.
   • Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations.
   • Commitment to continuous improvement and quality excellence through the implementation of quality improvement initiatives and best practices.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration:
   • Ability to collaborate effectively with production teams, engineers, quality assurance personnel, suppliers, and other stakeholders to achieve quality objectives.

Requirements:

• Quality Management or Quality Control qualification (National Diploma or higher preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the cable or electrical component manufacturing industry
• In-depth knowledge of cable manufacturing processes and quality requirements
• Proficient in the use of measurement tools (multi-meters, callipers, hi-pot testers, micrometres, etc.)
• Familiar with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001), Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodology
• Strong analytical and root-cause analysis skills
• Competent in drafting technical reports and documentation
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and make objective decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Uncompromising integrity and commitment to quality
• Initiative-taking, assertive, and able to stand firm under pressure.

The Home Admissions Advisor will manage the sales and marketing processes of the home, ensuring the effective daily operation of the Sales & Marketing Department whilst meeting and exceeding budget targets, filling the home with the agreed client base, and maximizing revenue.

This role involves working within a team and very closely with the General Manager.

You will need to be decisive, self-motivated, proactive, flexible, and adaptable.

Confident and enthusiastic with a desire to excel in all areas, you must possess the ability to prioritize your workload and work under pressure.

The ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships, including influencing skills, is essential.

• Local citizens
• Diploma in Food Quality Control or related field
• 24 years' experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Proficient in MS Office programs

• Establish and implement quality procedures, standards, and specifications
• Work closely with the National QC Manager to ensure raw materials meet company standards
• Enforce health and safety regulations across all operations
• Conduct research to reduce waste and optimize resource use
• Ensure production complies with national and international quality standards
• Gather and assess customer feedback to align with quality benchmarks
• Recommend process improvements to management to enhance overall product quality

• Carry out and oversee quality inspections during all production stages
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and customer requirements
• Collaborate with production teams to address and resolve quality issues
• Train and mentor junior Quality Control staff
• Maintain accurate quality records and inspection reports
• Identify trends and support quality improvement initiatives
• Provide hands-on support on the shop floor
• Liaise with other departments to ensure consistent quality practices
• Investigate root causes of defects and recommend corrective actions
• Monitor production processes for adherence to quality protocols
• Participate in internal and external quality audits
• Assist in updating and developing quality control procedures
• Promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Support the development and implementation of new quality initiatives
• Communicate quality expectations to the wider team

• Relevant qualification in quality management or related field
• Minimum 3 years experience in quality control, preferably in furniture or manufacturing
• Experience with leather and fabric upholstery (advantageous)
• Previous supervisory or mentoring experience
• Strong understanding of quality control standards and procedures

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Inspector in the Plastic Injection Moulding Department is responsible for inspecting products, materials, and processes to ensure they meet quality standards and comply with industry specifications. This role includes assessing the quality of incoming materials/products, in-process products, and finished items, ensuring that defective products are identified and corrective actions are recommended.

Responsibilities:

Product Inspection:

• Perform regular quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to verify they meet established quality standards.

Process Monitoring:

• Monitor and document injection moulding processes to ensure consistency and compliance with specifications.

Defect Identification:

• Identify defects or deviations from specifications, document findings, and report to the Quality Control Team Leader.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and detailed inspection records, including product samples and any non-conformance findings.

Testing Procedures:

• Conduct and document standard tests, such as dimensional checks, visual inspections, and functional tests, using precision measuring equipment (e.g., gauges).

Continuous Improvement:

• Provide feedback on potential areas for improvement to production teams and support corrective action implementation.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with production and engineering teams to address quality issues and implement solutions.

Training Support:

• Assist in training production staff on quality standards and inspection procedures as required.

Safety Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations during inspections and handling of materials.

Any other ad-hoc task as given to you by your line-manager

Requirements:

• Matric certificate or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience in quality inspection or manufacturing (injection moulding preferred)
• Familiarity with injection moulding processes and common plastic defects (e.g., flash, sink, warping)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, part specifications, and inspection standards
• 1 year experience in the use of precision measuring tools, e.g.

1. ­ Vernier callipers
2. ­ Micrometres
3. Height gauges
4. Go/no-go gauges

• Basic understanding of quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and inspection procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot visual and dimensional defects*
• Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to stand for long periods
2. Lift parts or tools
3. Comfortable working in production floor environment (hot, noisy, etc.)

• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting*
• Good communication skills to report findings and work with production staff

• Must have his own transport.
• Will be based in Dube Tradeport, KZN
• Overtime & standby will be required
• Work is shift work - 12 hour shifts both day and night on rotation
• High quality working environment

• Matric maths HG pass
• Minimum 3 years experience in quality control (not industry specific)
• Microsoft Excel & Work proficiency
• Preferred Experience:
• Rapid Global Risk software proficiency
• Syspro experience
• Ritescan scanning experience

• Of strong character, not to be intimidated by other department members
• Pass eye test, which will include test for colour blindness
• Confident and able to make decisions
• Strong team player (cohesive, approachable, good at communicating)
• High attention to detail
• Able to handle a physical job, i.e. climbing ladders, picking up boxes, spend a lot of time on your feet
• Able to work under pressure, be able to solve problems and adapt when necessary
• Good written and verbal articulation ability
• Able and willing to work long hours
• Willing to participate in stock takes
• Strong ability to adhere to systems and procedure

• Controlling and issuing labels to jobs
• Issuing signed standards to jobs and controlling signed standard room
• Constand updating of signed standards (signed by the QC manager)
• Ensuring QC boards are attached to each machine for each job change
• Verifying correct material is issued to jobs
• Scanning completed jobs out of WIP
• Monitoring Operations-process control, factory floor, qc station.
• Reporting incidents on Rapid software.
• Packing list to be put up- (new boards to be designed)
• Tensile/torque testing.
• Ensure manufactured stock meets mandated quality standards per company policy Eliminate production delays due to poor quality of bought in stock or work in progress stock
• Always maintain quality control SOP and AQL control document online checks required
• Have an intimate knowledge of Company product and what constitutes good quality
• Supply product that meets quality standards as agreed with the customers
• Engage with other team members cohesively, so that quality becomes a team responsibility, and all understand they are responsible for delivery thereof
• Complete required training on time and in a manner that allows you to affect what you have learnt in your daily duties
• Use all software mandated by the Company
• Always act in a manner that is aligned with company duties

Job Title Quality Control Inspector Reporting To Simon LetsokoSeniority Level Mid-Career (2 - 4 yrs exp)Type 3 to 4 Months (possible going perm)

• Matric with an overall pass mark of minimum 50% and the following subjects as a minimum:
• English
• Mathematics (Normal, NOT Literacy)
• Science
• Tertiary Education (Advantageous):
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Similar Field of Study; OR,
• Certificate in any Quality Assurance / Quality Control Field of Study
• Proven Knowledge in:
• Use of various measurement instruments.
• Use of Shadow Graphs, Load Indicators and Scales.
• Use of Basic functions in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Interpretation of Product Drawings including customer specific requirements.
• Basic mathematical skills

• With Formal Education: Minimum 6 Months experience in a Manufacturing Environment;
• Without Formal Education: Minimum 2 Years experience in a Manufacturing Environment of which a minimum of 1 year was in a QC inspector role.
• Skills Required:
• Good Communication Skills Verbal & Written
• Good Reading Skills
• Excellent Visual Attention to Detail
• Good Analytical Skills

• Verify accuracy and condition of measuring instruments.
• Validate the First Off products as produced by Setters using measuring instruments and record results from these inspections as per relevant instructions.
• Assist in Metrology related aspects pertaining to R&D.
• Ensure that production personnel have the relevant QC resources to perform all their verification duties accurately.
• Set up of Gauges to be used by operators during production, including the verification of dimensions and condition as per relevant instructions.
• Conduct training on verification activities required by production personnel.
• Audit the effective operation of production activities.
• Continuously conduct patrol inspections to verify the conformance of processes against required standards as per relevant instructions.
• Visually inspect the fit and form appearance of products against requirements as per relevant instructions.
• Conduct line clearances of scrap parts produced by setters and operators as well as recording of scrap quantities as per relevant instructions.
• Stop relevant production machines and raise Non-Conformance Reports where processes are deviating from the required standards.
• Isolate or quarantine and control non-conforming parts as per relevant instructions.
• Update and file relevant QC records as required.
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards as per relevant requirements and instructions.
• Work in a manner that does not present risk to the health & safety of any person on site.
• Conducting destructive Tests using pressurized equipment on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies on a frequent basis as required by the process.
• Assessing the conformity of products tested based on Failure Load and Failure Mode.
• Entering of results as data into Data Entry Software.
• Drawing conclusions and making recommendations or escalations based on data analysis.
• Compiling and communicating Reports and COCs from results.
• Managing Testing Equipment, Method, and Control as well as the Setup configuration.
• General administration, reporting and updating relevant registers as may be required.
• Ad-Hoc destructive testing and reporting as may be required from time to time.
• Carry out any reasonable and legal instructions as operationally required by this role.

• Portray a safety conscious attitude.
• Maintain and promote the good reputation of the Company.
• Ability to work alone and as part of team
• Ability to work under extreme pressure
• High level of Attention to Detail
• Willingness to work overtime from time to time as required at short notice
• Sober Habits
• Some tasks involve a high level of Walking
• Role requires the lifting and manoeuvring of heavy parts and equipment
• Role requires a high level of standing and physical work
• Role requires a high level of reports administration