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We're Hiring: Quality Control (QC) Consultant

Location:
Johannesburg (Hybrid options available)

Salary:
R16,500 basic (p/m) + incentives

Closing Date:
08 September 2025

At
IPS Health & Wellness
, we're looking for a detail-driven
Quality Control Consultant
to join our dynamic QC team. This is
not a lab or product QC role
– instead, you'll be at the heart of ensuring our customer interactions are professional, compliant, and aligned with our standards.

What you'll do:

• Listen to and analyse call recordings across Sales, Client Care, Lead Generation, and Retentions.
• Provide constructive feedback to consultants and managers to drive performance.
• Verify and enhance QC notes with insights that capture the consultant's perspective.
• Recommend improvements to scripts, compliance adherence, and overall customer experience.

What we're looking for:

• A
  Bachelor's degree (3 years minimum)
  .
• Strong communication skills in
  English and Afrikaans
  (other languages are a plus).
• Someone who is objective, trustworthy, and discreet.
• Analytical thinker with a sharp eye for detail.
• Comfortable with call monitoring and quality assurance tools.
• Organised, innovative, and able to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of call centre operations and compliance requirements.

Why join us?

• Work 08:00 – 16:30 with
  flexitime
  available after probation (3 months).
• Remote work
  opportunities based on performance.
• A supportive, growing environment where your feedback directly impacts the customer journey.
• Employment equity principles apply – we strongly encourage applications from designated groups and candidates with disabilities.

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.

Overview

Our client is a major force in the furniture manufacturing sector, known for exceptional craftsmanship and consistent innovation. The organization values quality and continuous improvement, maintaining robust production operations. They provide a professional setting focused on development and excellence.

• 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
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

R18 000 - R20 000 Cost to Company

We have an exciting job opportunity that has become available for a Quality Auditor based in Durban. We are looking for an energetic, hard-working team player who loves to learn and be challenged to join our dynamic team.

• Quality auditing of goods at suppliers and processing houses
• Liaison with supplier and Garment Technologists on quality issues
• AQL reports completion to Truworths high standards
• Monitoring of quality issues arising at the supplier and mentoring for improvement.
• Data capturing all audits
• Able to manage workload and appointments

• Clothing manufacturing experience in a factory environment
• Minimum of 3-5 years quality auditing experience
• Code 8 Drivers license

• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Effectively communicates all quality problems by appropriate reporting and photographic means
• Able to deal with conflict situations when they arise
• High attention to detail
• High energy and drive
• AQL knowledge
• Computer literate
• Service orientated & results driven
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to do store visits and provide feedback

Truworths is committed to transformation and meeting objectives of the Employment Equity Act. Meeting our employment equity goals and targets will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions. People living with disabilities will be viewed favourably.

Requirements :

• Diploma or degree : Food Tech / Biotech / Food & Nutrition / Analytical Chemistry
• 1-2 years relevant experience
• FMCG / Manufacturing sector experience essential
• Assertive, ability to manage, maintain and deliver against customer requirements
• Analytical skills, communications skill, conflict management, report writing skills

• Daily routine and ad-hoc analysis and testing of raw materials, oil components and finished products as per laid out work instruction, job requirements and / or supervisor's instructions.
• Report all non-conformance as required.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions as needed to support testing procedures and efficiency improvements and document action plans and solution implementation.
• Complete production line checks and inspections as per work instruction.
• Ensure samples are prepared for evaluation and routine testing.
• Perform shift tests for production.
• Record analysis and results of all testing in the relevant maintenance management system and / or Lab Management System.
• Keep relevant statistical records and lab preparations.
• Maintain lab and lab equipment in good condition (servicing, calibration, etc.).
• Check and ensure that product, equipment and stockpiles (on / off site) are compliant to standards.
• Communicate findings to management in the required format.
• Raise NCRs and document as per standards in the relevant corrective action systems.
• Support QA, food safety and quality audits.
• Conduct pre-start checks on production equipment condition (servicing, calibration, etc.) and document feedback.
• Conduct inspections on all sections to ensure compliance to standards in the area of GMP, CCP, and all housekeeping.
• Conduct support sampling and online QC as required (add documentation, checks, etc.)
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping of raw and packaging ingredients received, in-process and finished product.
• Maintain identification of raw and packaging ingredients received, in-process and finished product.
• Maintain traceability of oil and food ingredients.
• Complete weekly microbiological swabbing as per schedule.
• Adhere to manufacturing practices standards.
• Attend to breakdowns as and when required.
• Take and retain lab samples and oil samples.
• Responsible for on-time and accurate analysis according to pre-defined testing standards and lead time as per work instruction and job cards and ensuring the integrity of results.
• Escalate any issues that may arise to the supervisor and / or Production Manager.
• Attend daily production meetings and elevate information as required.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Must be able to work shifts, overtime, standby, callouts, and during shutdowns.
• Attend monthly, quarterly, and yearly stock counts.
• Adhere to food safety, health and safety policies.
• Uphold Africa SunOil Group Values and policies.
• Undertake any other work-related tasks or duties in line with this requirement or any other reasonable and lawful instruction given to you by management and / or any other person in authority.

• Provide exemplary character for food safety and culture.
• Communication skills on all levels.

• Language skills. Ability to speak and understand English.
• Communication competencies with Management and co-workers.
• Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions and maintenance instructions and other procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and complete forms.
• Analytical skills. Ability to define problems, multitask and collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in a time-driven environment.
• Reasoning ability. Ability to carry out basic comprehension and / or interpretation of complex information.
• Tolerance to stress. Work skills under pressure.

• Production delays
• Product rework
• Accuracy of work
• Customer service levels and reduction of customer complaints

BevCo Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa

BevCo Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa

Operations
Accountable for specialist outputs, as well as initiating quality standards within defined work routines and policies.
Job Purpose
To ensures effective quality control through the verification of scales and incubators, execution of the manufacturing start up procedure, efficient packaging analysis and inspections.
Key Accountabilities and Outputs
Verifications

• Daily verifications of scales and incubators
  

• Check that the skew bar is set at the correct height, the barcode stickers and coding on bottle have the correct information and is legible
• Check the torques on all capping heads
• Check that labels conform to spec
• Report any non-conformances to the Line Supervisor and QC Supervisor
• Authorize the line supervisor to proceed once start up results have been passed
  

• Testing of preforms
• Testing of blown bottles such as height, burst pressure, sectional weight, stress cracking, fill point capacity, drop test, visual inspections, wall thickness, base weight, neck finish dimensions
• Testing of closures such as height, skew cap detection, outer diameter, inner seal
• Label Inspections to ensure the application is correct
• Testing of labels for glue application
• Rinse reside tests
  

• Inspection of the Date and Batch code applications to ensure it is legible and correct
• Rinse pressure Inspections
• Inspection of barcodes to ensure correct and legible application
• Documentation and Record Keeping
• Recording of all results
• Raising non-conformances to the QC Supervisor
  

• Ensure that the correct number of samples are taken for the relevant departments such as QC, QA, Retention and Micro
  

• Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.
• Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.
  

• Responsible to ensure housekeeping is performed and ensure that all products and activities are stored and are executed within the demarcated areas according to the housekeeping policy (green red and yellow areas)
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures
• Maintains expected performance standards
• While Job Descriptions are written up for the purpose of a basic outline of the work and responsibilities associated with the Job, the Company encourages and expects all employees from time to time, to assist with work that may not be a direct part of their job description
  

• NQF 5 National Diploma in Food Tech, Biotech or Analytical Chemistry (Essential)
• Upto 3 years experience (Operational Execution) FMCG; Bottling Equipment
• Basic MS Excel; MS Word; E Mail
  

• Routine communication in connection with instructions, requests or normal work tasks
  

• Proactive identification of problems that are concrete and procedural, troubleshoot and apply solutions in line with guidelines provided or escalation more complex problems to superiors, providing information required to solve problems.
  

• Others outside of own work area but inside the organisation
  

• Able to communicate verbally in a logical manner.
• Takes the intended audience into account when communicating verbal information.
• Makes use of appropriate business language in verbal communication.
• Includes all relevant information in verbal arguments.
• Demonstrates proficiency of language in verbal communication.
• Interprets complex information to expresses own viewpoint in verbal communication.
• Concludes verbal arguments by making reference to relevant facts
  

• Organises information to make it easier to analyse or see trends.
• Anticipates consequences and formulates alternatives.
• Establishes clear decision criteria for making informed choices.
• Seeks relevant information to better understand situations and problems.
• Conducts appropriate analysis; neither makes snap decisions or over-analyses.
• Sees relationships between various facts, figures or other information.
  

• Increases performance expectations when success has been achieved
• Seeks out sources of information, including trade associations, “best practice” companies, customers, peers, subordinates, etc.
• Finds ways to fast-adapt improvement ideas to work processes
• Proactively seeks out resources, alliances, etc., needed to quickly introduce improvements
  

• Helps others with their work.
• Meets commitments to team members or others in the organisation.
• Actively contributes to team discussions and the accomplishment of team work plans.
• Shares expertise and resources to help others address their needs.
• Seeks to include all those who can contribute to the most successful outcome and those who have a stake in the results.
• Actively keeps all stakeholders informed.
• Attempts to reinvigorate team processes when progress is lagging: stays engaged even when not in full agreement with the team’s direction.
  

• Accomplishes assigned tasks and goals: takes necessary actions to keep progress against objectives on track and prepares a roadmap for success.
• Ensures that all who need to know, are clear about the plan.
• Takes full responsibility for own actions and outcomes, including mistakes.
• Always acts in the company’s best interest, regardless of whether it is difficult or unpopular.
• Ensures others are on track for achieving their goal.

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Quality Assurance
• Industries Food and Beverage Services

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Duties

• Support in Determining, negotiating and agreeing in-house quality procedures, standards and / or specifications.
• Ensure quality / health and safety.
• Ensuring that manufacturing processes comply with standards at plant level.
• Follow established procedures, I.S.O guidelines and rules and proper documentation.
• Acting as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance / quality
• Manage staffs of his function to ensure the productivity.

• Determine the in-house quality procedure, standards and or specification.
• Conduct various tests as per the standard before manufacturing start, during the course (online) of production and final quality check before the final products delivers to the customers.
• Assessing customer requirements and ensuring that these are met setting customer service standards.
• Acting as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance / quality
• Follow I.S.O guidelines and rules and other quality parameters to ensure compliant with the audit.
• Ensure the critical control points are monitored & recorded regularly as per the departmental process.

• B.E / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum relevant experience of 3- 8 years

• Should have the in depth technical knowledge.
• Sound Knowledge of Mechanical Maintenance and total preventive maintenance.
• Should have experience in managing various quality initiatives in the plant

Our client is seeking a qualified and experienced Quality Control Supervisor to join their dynamic team.

Job Summary :

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

Job Requirements : Education :

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

Experience :

Competencies : Knowledge :

Skills :

Other Special Requirements :

Decision Making :

Responsibilities :

Quality Control Planning

Quality Control Inspection

Personnel Management

Customer Service :

Reporting and Administration :

Health and Safety :

Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) :

Apply the site’s food safety principles and standards.

Self-Development and Growth

General

Salary : R350 000 CTC

How to apply :

My client based on the border of Germiston and Edenvale is looking to employ a QC.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Inspections on daily production
• Approve finished products
• Documenting of inspection
• Keep records of measurement equipment
• Assist with components and non-conformance
• Manage, control and update index list and usage
• Assist with audit and inspection
• Maintain clean, safe and healthy environment

• 1 - 2 years' technical hands on experience
• Read and understand technical drawings
• Own transport
• Non smoker
• Good pc skills