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Position: Quality Control Lead

Location: South Africa

Industry: Renewable Energy (Wind)

Type: Full-time | Local Candidates Only

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading renewable energy powerhouse in South Africa. This role is ideal for an experienced Quality Control professional with a strong background in Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects and wind energy.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on IPP renewable energy projects
  

• Proven experience in wind energy (5+ years)
  

• Owner’s Engineer experience is highly advantageous
  

• In-depth knowledge of quality control standards and procedures in energy infrastructure
  

• Strong understanding of HSE and compliance frameworks
  

• South African citizenship is required for this position
  

• Oversee and implement quality assurance protocols across project phases
  

• Ensure all work complies with project specifications, standards, and regulations
  

• Liaise with contractors, project managers, and engineering teams to maintain quality
  

• Conduct inspections, audits, and manage non-conformances
  

• Report and document findings with clear recommendations
  

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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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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).

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SUMMARY: Our client based in Johannesburg specializes in packaging for the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, household, and personal care markets.

Recruiter: Stratogo

Job Ref: HQ /pn

Date posted: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary: Monthly

Position Info:

• Purpose of the Role: To ensure products manufactured conform to quality, safety, and reliability standards
• Role: Quality Control Supervisor
• Industry: Manufacturing - Packaging
• Qualifications: Matric, NQF 4 - Supervisory Management Qualification, Certificate in Quality Control
• Skills: People management skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills
• Competencies: Technical knowledge of process, inclusive of equipment and raw materials; Relevant quality system and certification; Diversity Management; Conflict Management

Quality Control Planning:

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

Personnel Management: Responsible to lead, motivate and train subordinates

Customer Service: Responsible for customer inquiries regarding product quality and providing resolutions to customer complaints.

Reporting and Administration

Health and Safety

Food Safety Systems Certification - FSSC

Self Development and Growth

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Quality Assurance

• Manufacturing - Packaging

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.

• Must have a minimum of 8 years experience within the Manufacturing Industry
• NQF 4 Supervisory Management Qualification or related field is required
• Certificate in Quality Control
• Experienced in Quality control planning | Inspections | Leadership | Health and Safety | FSSC
• Valid Driver's License and own Transport required
• Must be able to provide contactable references and payslips on request

• Basic Salary negotiable based on experience

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

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Supervisor to lead our Quality team at our
Port Elizabeth plant. The successful candidate will ensure the effective implementation and
maintenance of our quality management system and that all manufactured products meet
customer specifications. This role reports to the Quality Manager. 

Key Responsibilities
Audit the quality system and identify failures or gaps.
Supervise, train, and motivate quality personnel.
Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports to management.
Review, file, and follow up on corrective action reports.
Develop and maintain quality work instructions.
Review and manage non-conforming products and deviations/concessions.
Ensure only authorised personnel issue status indicators.
Inspect and record all rework, ensuring records are retained.
Attend quality planning meetings.
Promote the use of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Verify customer approval for all products prior to shipment.
Select and review sample assessments before submission to customers.
Maintain strong quality communication with customers.
Ensure SPC is conducted on designated products during production.
Raise and record quality deficiency reports.
Review and file inspection records for production and incoming material.
Ensure inspection equipment is maintained, calibrated, and in good condition.
Perform reasonable tasks within capability, including cross-functional work during
reduced plant capacity (training provided).

Requirements
Minimum 5 years’ experience in quality control at a supervisory level, preferably in
automotive metal pressing.
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and VDA6.3 Audit requirements.
Familiarity with FMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
Knowledge of PPAP processes, Product Audits, and Layered Process Audits.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Competencies
Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
Ability to stop production/shipment in cases of non-conformance.
Strong analytical skills for process improvement.
Effective leadership and people management.

• 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