155 Production Control jobs in South Africa

To plan, organize, direct and control Maintenance Control Centre and Production control for provision of aircraft maintenance services to SAAT customers in accordance with the agreed service level agreements, company and customer requirements.

The incumbent will be responsible for managing the staff schedules, quality standards, safety, regulatory requirements and financial management. This role is required to be contactable and available after hours and weekends.

Manage and direct the Maintenance Control Centre and Production control operation in

line with regulatory and organizational requirements to ensure adequate control of aircraft

and power-plant defects.

Implement and maintain a defect control system for airframe and power-plant to ensure that defects are identified and corrected with minimum interruption to flight schedule.

Implement and maintain a reliability program for airframe and power plant to ensure that defects trends are identified and resolved in time.

Implement a borescope programme in compliance with the Approved Maintenance Program.

Implement and maintain a system for monitoring deviations and/or concessions for aircraft related systems.

Implement and maintain an effective production control system to ensure that all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities are performed efficiently.

Implement and maintain an invoicing system to ensure that all work is accounted for and billed in accordance with the customer maintenance agreements.

Implement and maintain a system of continuous aircraft tracking to address any failures experienced during and/or after flight in time.

Ensure that all maintenance and flight information is captured within the Maintenance Information Systems for an accurate defects database

Liaise with all stakeholders for implementation of defects corrective actions.

Attend and chair meetings

1. Manage the spares, tooling and equipment usage in line with regulatory and
   
   organizational requirements to ensure timely delivery as required.
   
   a)Implement and maintain a system for controlling tools and equipment allocated to the section.
   
   b)Implement a system for hire-loan of tooling and spares.

2. Manage the aircraft movement operations to ensure that all aircraft towing
   
   requirements are performed timely in accordance with regulatory and
   
   Organizational requirements.
   
   a)Develop and implement a system for aircraft movements.
   
   b)Implement a maintenance and inspection program to ensure serviceability of ground support equipment.

3. Establish and manage the section's budget in line with SAAT Operations' objectives
   
   Contribute to establishing the annual budget
   
   Plan and review the capital budget in line with SAAT operations' strategy/objectives
   
   Manage and optimise the section's budget, ensuring all expenditure is in line with the agreed and approved budgets, as well as delegation of authority
   
   Manage expenditure to ensure that it remains within the budget at all times, and variations are minimised.
   
   Manage invoicing processes in order to ensure timeous and efficient generation of correct invoices and minimise cash flow issues.
   
   Produce reports to track expenditure as required.

4. Enforce compliance with Quality Standards and Regulations in order to minimise
   
   SAAT's exposure to risk
   
   Enforce adherence to all regulatory, safety and compliance requirements
   
   Manage delivery of work in line with the relevant regulatory requirements and where required, put contingency plans in place to reduce risk for the organisation

Continually seek ways to improve performance, efficiencies and maximize the use of resources. Track performance, especially deficiencies, and put contingency plans in place to prevent a recurrence of the same deficiency

Manage the environment and keep it at the required standard of health and safety and comply with policies and procedures, as well as client SLA's

Oversee safety training and aware campaigns in order to ensure that staff are kept up to date

Create awareness of safety, health and environmental regulations so as to maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

1. Maintain customer satisfaction at the highest possible level
   
   Manage relationships and service levels at all times in accordance with applicable technical handling contracts and service level agreements.
   
   Provide input to the Marketing Department for pricing, costs and timelines for customers.
   
   Resolve complaints, queries and manage risk.
   
   Ensure that all SLA's are enforces, and all turnaround times are met.

2. To manage the section's human resources in line with SAAT's HR policies and
   
   Procedures
   
   Recruit staff per the sections staffing demand
   
   Identify the training needs of the section's staff and implement developmental interventions in order to ensure and maintain competence
   
   Develop performance appraisals.
   
   Initiate appropriate Labour Relation action within the section where necessary
   
   Motivate employees within the section to ensure high morale and improve productivity
   
   Adhere to all HR policies and procedures
   
   Maintain regular staff meetings and feedback sessions

Relevant Engineering Degree or equivalent plus 7 years' Operations Management experience in MRO (of which 4 years in a Supervisory Position, 3 years in an environment with a large headcount and with union involvement). These years of experience may have been gained simultaneously

OR

Relevant Engineering Diploma/N6 plus 9 years' experience Operations Management experience in MRO (of which 5 years in a Supervisory Position 5 years in an environment with a large headcount and with union involvement).These years of experience may have been gained simultaneously

OR

No degree / diploma, must have an Aircraft trade plus 12 years' experience Operations Management experience in MRO, of which 7 years in a Supervisory Position 5 years in an environment with a large headcount and with union involvement).These years of experience may have been gained simultaneously

OR

Computer literate (MS Office) – Ability to construct effective presentations /management report.

Maintenance Repair Organisation

Maintenance Agreements

Finance Management and control

Labour relations Act

Basic Conditions of Employment

Project Management

Maintenance Information System

SAP R3

Applicable Civil Aviation Regulations. EASA, FAA, SA-CAA etc

OHS Act

Communication and negotiation skills

Analytical Thinking

Entrepreneurial thinking

Financial Management

Labour relations negotiations

Contract interpretation skills

Project Management

Leadership skills

Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrate the SAA values: Customer Focus; Accountability; Integrity; Safety; Excellence In Performance; Valuing Our PeopleAnalytical Thinking

Conceptual Thinking

Information Seeking

Achievement Orientation

Initiative

Organisational Awareness

Impact and Influence

Teamwork and Cooperation

Customer Service Orientation

Integrity

The onus is on the applicant to prove that he/she meets the minimum requirements on the closing date of the advertisement. It is therefore essential to ensure that your CV is detailed enough, in other words, makes reference to qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience (inclusive of duties, tenure, designation etc.) and attributes.

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.

We are looking for a highly skilled Production Planning & Control Manager to join our operations team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that production schedules, material availability, and capacity planning are aligned to meet customer demand, while driving efficiency and cost control across the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage master production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and capacity constraints.
• Oversee material planning and inventory control to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Coordinate with procurement, stores, and production teams to align resources with production requirements.
• Monitor and adjust production plans to respond to changing demand, machine breakdowns, or supply delays.
• Analyse production data and identify bottlenecks, recommending solutions for efficiency improvement.
• Implement and maintain production control systems, ensuring accurate tracking of work-in-progress (WIP).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning, scheduling, and process control.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and industry standards.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance, capacity utilisation, and planning accuracy.
• Lead and develop a planning team to support operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years' experience in production planning, scheduling, or control, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Strong experience in the manufacturing sector (wire harness, automotive, or electronics industry preferred).
• Proven expertise in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Syspro, SAGE).
• Excellent understanding of lean manufacturing, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked in wire harness, automotive, or electronics manufacturing before? If yes, please explain.
• What ERP/MRP systems have you used for production planning and scheduling?
• What is your expected salary range?

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Work Location: In person

• 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

A well-established Law Firm specialising in debt collection is looking for a new Quality Assurance Analyst. The law firm is based in PTA East, and it's an in-office position.

Please read on to see if you meet the minimum criteria.

EE: Open

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• A relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous but not essential).
• Minimum of 1 years' experience in Quality Assurance within a call center environment.
• Knowledge of compliance, collections, or financial services processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in auditing customer calls, QA processes, or similar roles will be advantageous.
• Experience in collections, recoveries, or financial services.
• Experience in preparing reports and presenting findings to management teams.

Skills Required:

• Excellent listening, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify trends and root causes.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative and supportive team player.

For more information please contact:

Ergasia Placements

Job Title: Quality Control Manager

Company: D&B Industrial

Location: Durban / Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

D&B Industrial is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Control (QC) Manager to oversee all aspects of quality assurance and control across our projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining quality systems, ensuring compliance with client and industry standards, and driving continuous improvement throughout the organization.

This role requires regular travel between Durban and Richards Bay, with site visits and inspections forming a key part of the position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the company's Quality Control and Assurance systems.
• Oversee and coordinate all project QA/QC activities to ensure compliance with applicable specifications, codes, and standards.
• Review and approve quality documentation, inspection reports, and material certifications.
• Manage a team of inspectors and quality personnel, ensuring consistent and accurate reporting.
• Conduct internal and external audits to verify adherence to company and client requirements.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers on quality-related matters.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances.
• Maintain detailed quality records and ensure traceability of all project documentation.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on quality processes and procedures.
• Ensure all health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld during project execution.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Control Management within the industrial, construction, or coating sectors.
• NACE, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, or similar QA/QC certifications will be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of industry standards (ISO, ASTM, SSPC, etc.).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with digital quality management systems.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between Durban and Richards Bay.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail with a results-driven mindset.
• Professional, reliable, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV along with salary expectations to:

Please include "Quality Control Manager Application" in the email subject line.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

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

Manufacturing Start UP Procedure

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

Packaging Analysis

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

Inspections

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

Sampling

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

Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.

Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.

Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organizations code of conduct.

Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.

Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.

Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMPs (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.

General

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

Qualifications and Experience

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

Key Qualities

Communication

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

Problem Solving

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

Relationships Maintained

Others outside of own work area but inside the organisation

Quality Control Technician

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

Decision Making

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.

Continuous Improvement

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

Collaboration

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 teams direction.

Accountability

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 companys best interest, regardless of whether it is difficult or unpopular.

Ensures others are on track for achieving their goal.

Recruiter:
Fouche & Co Recruitment

Job Ref:
DBN /TN

Date posted:
Thursday, August 7, 2025

Location:
Pinetown, South Africa

Salary:
18000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Maxmead, Pinetown - A Quality Control Manager position is available at a prominent furniture manufacturer. This is a practical leadership role ensuring top-quality standards in production.

POSITION INFO:
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.

The Quality Control Manager will oversee all aspects of quality assurance within the production environment. This includes conducting inspections, maintaining standards, and managing a small QC team. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues, as well as mentoring junior staff. The successful candidate will contribute to upholding a strong quality culture throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements :

• 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

Remuneration:
R R20 000 Cost to Company

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of a Quality Control Checker is to conduct quality checks on branded garments and verify whether it is aligned with the requirements of the job card as well as company standards

JOB OBJECTIVES

Quality check samples

• Review swatch and samples and verify if it is branded according to job card specifications.
• Escalate to supervisor in case of discrepancy

Quality inspection of branded goods

• Conduct random quality audits on branded items as production is running. Escalate quality issues to QC supervisor

Fold and Repack

• Responsible for folding samples neatly
• Responsible for repacking and sealing samples in the correct boxes.

QUALIFICATION

• Grade 11 / 12

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years quality checking experience

SKILLS

• Product Knowledge
• Branding processes
• Attention to detail
• Interpreting a job card
• English Proficiency
• Process following

COMPETENCIES

• Execution
• Reliability
• Assertiveness
• Systematic approach