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We are seeking a Quality Control Lead with expertise in microbiology, environmental monitoring, and biological testing. The role oversees laboratory operations, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and drives continuous improvement in microbiological quality systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead QC microbiology operations, including sterility testing, microbial identification, and bioburden analysis.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs for cleanrooms, utilities, and controlled areas.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, GLP, and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, WHO, SAHPRA).
• Review and approve test results, protocols, deviations, and CAPAs.
• Train and mentor microbiology analysts, ensuring technical competency and compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, QA, and regulatory teams to support product release and investigations.
• Drive improvements in laboratory practices, data integrity, and contamination control strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related life sciences field.
• 6+ years' experience in pharmaceutical microbiology or biological QC testing, with at least 2 years in a leadership/supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, environmental monitoring programs, aseptic techniques, and cleanroom standards.
• Experience with microbial identification systems (e.g., MALDI-TOF, PCR-based methods).
• Proven ability to manage teams, audits, and cross-functional projects.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Microbiology or related field.
• Experience with vaccines, biologics, or sterile drug product manufacturing.
• Prior involvement in regulatory inspections.

Job Title: Quality Control (QC) Analyst

Location: Cape Town, Ndabeni

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role:

Barrs Pharmaceutical Industries (Pty) Ltd is seeking a skilled and experienced Quality Control Analyst to join our Quality team. This role is key in ensuring the highest quality standards for our raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct raw material, in-process, stability, and finished product testing.
• Perform analytical and microbiological testing in compliance with SOPs and GMP standards.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including HPLC, density meter, pH meter, potentiometer, Karl Fischer, conductivity meter, and other analytical instruments.
• Prepare, record, and interpret test results accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement in QC processes and maintain laboratory documentation.
• Assist in investigations, deviations, and reporting as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology or a related field.
• 3–4 years' experience as a QC Analyst in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience with raw material testing, analytical chemistry, microbiology, and stability testing.
• Proficiency in operating HPLC and other key analytical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, and regulatory compliance.

Key Competencies:

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and supporting documents to

Closing date: 19 September 2025

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after the closing date of applications, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Simmonds Street

To create a central capability for problem identification and root cause analysis for Personal and Business Banking, South Africa (PPB SA) in order to track, monitor, resolve and prevent reoccurrences of customer service failures.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce

Experience Required
Affluent Clients
Personal and Private Banking
8-10 years
Experience within financial services' operations, understands distribution channels, products, processes and systems. Experience in customer complaints and the impact of regulation on customer service (e.g., FSCA, TCF, etc.). Experience in data analysis and problem identification. Able to work across multi-disciplinary teams to investigate and implement solutions.

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Engineering / Technical / Production / Manufacturing / Motor

Job Location : Not specified

To ensure manufactured products conform to quality, safety, and reliability standards.

Education:

• Matric
• Tertiary Education (including Diplomas, Certificates, and Degrees)
• NQF 4 Supervisory Management Qualification
• Certificate in Quality Control

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years experience in the manufacturing industry

Competencies:

Knowledge:

• Technical knowledge of the process, inclusive of equipment, raw materials, etc.
• Relevant quality system and certification as required

Skills:

• People Management Skills
• Administration Skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail

Other Special Requirements:

• Diversity Management
• Conflict Management Skills

Decision Making:

• Responsible for quality-related issues linked to colour and product defects.

Quality Control Planning

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits to identify areas for improvement, recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain quality control records, including documentation of test results, inspection reports, and corrective actions taken.

Quality Control Inspection

• Apply the company's quality principles and standards.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Conduct regular inspections of production processes, products, and materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct testing and evaluation of products to ensure they meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and document non-conformance and implement corrective actions.

Personnel Management

• Responsible for leading, motivating, training, and managing subordinates.
• Responsible for managing employees in terms of attendance, timesheets, disciplinary code, policies and procedures and rostering of tea and lunch breaks.
• Ensure that packers and operators record and report rejects and problems immediately.
• Monitor production output in terms of job specifications, production plans, and machine specifications.
• Ensure control and recording of output, downtimes and deviations.
• Hold regular performance reviews to discuss performance against objectives and counselling employees where performance is not in line with the standards.
• Motivate the team to develop with a focus on ongoing improvement. Implement good ideas, give credit where due, support, counsel and discipline where necessary. Administer return-to-work interviews.
• Practical hands-on passing on of skill (“Show and do”).
• Guide team to ensure that members deliver output and performance of acceptable standard of own accord.
• Communicate and confirm values and goals and clarify roles on an ongoing basis.
• Proactively communicate the consequences of misconduct to team members.
• Conduct discipline and counselling where necessary, staying within the limits of orderly actions in terms of the disciplinary code.

Customer Service:

• Respond to customer inquiries regarding product quality and provide resolutions to customer complaints
• Collaborate with internal sales and sales teams to resolve issues related to product quality.

Reporting and Administration:

• Ensure shift handover meeting takes place daily.
• Ensure daily audits on quality / visual inspections and housekeeping take place.

Health and Safety :

• Ensure and enforce that aspects in the area of responsibility conform to Health and safety requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the area of responsibility (e.g. ensure the cleanliness of assigned machines and areas).
• Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues.
• Report any accidents, incidents and near misses.

Food Safety System Certification (FSSC):

• Food safety standards are site-specific, and at these sites, employees should:
• Apply the site’s food safety principles and standards.
• Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager.
• Comply with and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the company’s FSMS (Food Safety Management System).

Self-Development and Growth

• Realistically assess own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address weaknesses.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in regulations and industry standards and implement changes as required.

General

• Ensure the team knows what to do and where to find information if you are not available.
• Inform yourself about and apply the company's principles and standards.
• Set an example and be a role model for your team and others in the way you work and behave.
• The employee accepts that they may be required to carry out any other tasks as required by management based on operational requirements.

Salary:

R350 000 CTC

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• Click Apply to submit your CV.

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Region: Centurion

Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Quality Control Inspector x 1

Reporting To: Quality Manager

Tru-Trac Manufacturing, a company specializing in the manufacturing of conveyor components for the mining industry, has a vacancy for a Quality Inspector in Centurion, Gauteng. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Control Inspector to join our finance team. The ideal candidate must have a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Matric Senior Certificate.
• Quality Certification (advantageous).
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Have working experience in quality control and team management.
• 5+ years of experience in quality control within metal fabrication, rubber moulding, or polyurethane manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of metrology, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and quality testing methods.
• Experience with QC tools (CMM, optical comparators, hardness testers, etc.).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Certification in Quality Control (CQI, CQT, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and Minitab/other QC software.
• Knowledge of rubber/polymer testing (viscosity, cure time, tensile strength, etc.).

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of metrology, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and quality testing methods.
• Experience with QC tools (CMM, optical comparators, hardness testers, etc.).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Certification in Quality Control (CQI, CQT, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and Minitab/other QC software.
• Knowledge of rubber/polymer testing (viscosity, cure time, tensile strength, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Audit in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement checks, and communicating required corrective actions to the responsible Production Supervisor
• Inspect finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement checks; returning non-conforming products for re-work; confirming rework
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarising data (rejects, reworks, scrap, waste etc.)
• Collate information daily pertaining to quality control and produce reports detailing failure patterns and characteristics
• Analyse Quality Data and make recommendations for improvement
• Train and assist operators to carry out their quality control functions and ensure their compliance to meet the quality goals
• Check details of incoming components when necessary (Quality issues with components in production areas)
• Communicate any non-conformances or any quality related issues to the SHEQ Officer.
• Audit and review Production Work Instructions and Procedures (SOP’s)
• Assist with the update and development of SOP’s as required
• Verification of equipment / jigs & fixtures / gauges used to measure / check quality adherence and ensure within specification
• Perform quality checks on all products produced to ensure they meet the required quality standards
• Assist with any investigation of all In-house manufactured / Production quality defects and customer Complaints related to production
• Comply with all company and departmental policies in the performance of work or workplace activities
• Maintain an acceptable organization and cleanliness of work area
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Ensure health, safety and security are optimised
• Foster a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement within the QC team.

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Recruiter:

West Coast Personnel

Job Ref:

JAAD -1

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Location:

killarney gardens, Western Cape, South Africa

Salary:

R10,000 per month

SUMMARY:

Quality Control Inspector

POSITION INFO:

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.
  
  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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.
• Vernier callipers
• Micrometres
• Height gauges
• 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:
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Lift parts or tools
• 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
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Quality Assurance
• Industries Advertising Services

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