1,792 Quality Control Manager jobs in South Africa

• 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

Overview

Quality Control Manager - Food Manufacturing

Epping Industria, Cape Town

This role is for a quality leader who brings fairness, consistency, and confidence to the factory floor, taking full ownership of product quality and food safety from robust documentation and hygiene, to in-process checks, microbiology trending, and decisive batch release.

• Build and mature a practical quality management system with standard operating procedures, strong version control, and disciplined record keeping.
• Keep the site audit-ready against leading food safety standards, running internal audits and closing out corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead sanitation verification, environmental monitoring, allergen control, and daily good manufacturing practice checks.
• Run in-process and end-of-line controls for coding, weights, seals, labels, and sensory assessment; make release or hold calls with confidence.
• Trend microbiology and customer complaints and turn insights into targeted improvements with production, maintenance, and supply chain.

• A qualification in food science, food technology, or biotechnology, with solid factory floor experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Deep working knowledge of hazard analysis and critical control points, good manufacturing practice, and prerequisite programmes.
• Strong documentation, training, and coaching ability to uplift operator discipline and performance.
• Data savvy approach using spreadsheets for analysis and dashboards.

• Senior ownership in a growing local manufacturing operation.
• Total cost to company of R12,000 to R16,000 per month, aligned to experience.

Take the next step in your career and lead quality where it matters most. Apply with your curriculum vitae and a summary of your relevant food manufacturing achievements.

Job Title : Quality Control Manager AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING

Purpose :

Responsible for implementing ISO 9001:2015 at JMP. Ensures all QC systems are implemented, measured, and reported for continuous improvement. This includes ongoing audits of the systems as per ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

Role and Responsibilities :

• Ensure all QC systems are implemented
• Implement ISO 9001:2015 and conduct QMS system audits as per Clause 2 of the standards
• Plan and conduct Management Review Meetings (MRMs) as per schedule
• Prepare monthly quality reports and updates for notice boards
• Ensure MBOs are updated monthly by relevant managers
• Adhere to on-time delivery and quality objectives (OTD)
• Conduct patrol inspections and FPA/LPA processes regularly to ensure conformance
• Provide training related to Quality

Core Competencies :

• Leadership skills
• Teamwork
• Responsibility
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Persuasiveness
• Organizational skills

Education and Experience :

• Matric
• ISO 9001:2015 Auditor & Implementation certification
• Advanced knowledge and experience in automotive QC systems and controls
• B-Tech qualification
• OHS qualifications are an advantage

Salary : R18,500 - R27,500

Job Title : Quality Control Manager - Automotive Manufacturing

Purpose :

Responsible for implementing ISO 9001:2015 at JMP, ensuring all QC systems are effectively implemented, measured, and reported for continuous improvement. This includes conducting regular audits of the systems as per ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

Role and Responsibilities :

• Ensure all QC systems are implemented and maintained
• Implement and oversee ISO 9001:2015 standards
• Conduct QMS system audits according to Clause 2 of the standards
• Plan and conduct Management Review Meetings (MRM) as per schedule
• Prepare monthly quality reports and updates for notice boards
• Ensure MBOs are updated monthly by relevant managers
• Ensure timely deliveries meet the OTD quality objectives
• Regularly perform patrol inspections and FPA/LPA processes to ensure conformance
• Provide training on all quality-related topics

Core Competencies :

• Leadership skills
• Teamwork
• Responsibility
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Persuasion
• Organizational skills

Education and Experience :

• Matriculation
• ISO 9001:2015 Auditor & Implementation experience
• Advanced knowledge of automotive systems and QC controls
• B.Tech qualification
• OHS minimum qualifications are an added advantage

Salary : R18,500 - R27,500

Job Title : Quality Control Manager AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING

Purpose:

Responsible for the implementation of ISO 9001:2015 at JMP. To ensure all the QC systems are implemented, measured and report back for continuous improvement. This includes the implemented systems that are audited on a continuous basis as per the ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

Role and Responsibilities:

• To ensure that all the QC systems are implemented
• To ensure that ISO9001:2015 is implemented and
• QMS System Audit as per Clause: 2 of the standards.
• Plan and conduct MRM (Management Review Meetings as per schedule)
• Monthly quality reports and updates – Notice Board
• Ensure MBO’s are updated monthly by the relevant managers
• To make sure on time deliveries are adhered to as per OTD quality objective
• To make sure Patrol inspection and FPA/LPA process are done regularly to ensure conformance.
• To do training in all Quality related

Core Competencies:

• Leadership skills
• Teamwork
• Responsible
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Persuasive
• Organizational

Education and Experience:

• Matric
• ISO9001:2015 Auditor & Implementation
• Advanced knowledge and experience in automotive systems and controls relating to QC processes.
• B-Tech
• TQM
• OHS Minimum qualifications will be an added

Salary:

R18 500 - R