4 Quality Control Specialist jobs in Cape Town

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  •Support internal audits and documentation reviews.
  •Help maintain quality management systems (QMS) and records.
  •Participate in deviation, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action), and change control processes.
  •Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Production, and Regulatory Affairs.
  •Assist in data collection and report preparation for quality metrics.

What You'll Gain:

• Insight into pharmaceutical quality systems and regulatory requirements.
  •Real-world experience in a fast-paced QA environment.
  •Mentorship from experienced quality professionals.
  •Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact patient health.

This is your chance to gain valuable experience while contributing to a team that ensures the highest standards of product quality and safety.

Qualifications:

• Qualification in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related field.
  •Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  •Basic understanding of GMP, GLP, or other regulatory standards (preferred).
  •Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  •Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong background in software quality assurance to help ensure the delivery of high-quality products. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in identifying and reporting defects and working closely with product owners and development teams to resolve issues.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals in a fast-paced, innovative environment. If you have a passion for quality assurance and a drive to deliver exceptional products, we want to hear from you.

This individual will be a key member of our customers software development team whilst being based in our office in Durbanville.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Planning:
   Design, document, and execute test plans and test cases based on software requirements and technical specifications
• Manual Testing:
   Conduct manual testing to identify bugs and ensure functionalities work as intended across different platforms (web, mobile, etc.)
• Bug Identification:
   Identify, log, and track bugs, and work with product owners and developers to ensure timely resolution
• Regression Testing:
   Execute regression tests to ensure that new code changes do not negatively impact existing functionality
• Performance Testing:
   Conduct performance and load testing to ensure applications can handle high traffic and intensive use
• API Testing:
   Design, execute, and maintain tests for APIs to ensure proper functionality, security, performance, and reliability of backend endpoints
• Collaboration:
   Work closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders during the software development lifecycle to improve quality and user experience
• Continuous Improvement:
   Provide suggestions and strategies to improve test methodologies, workflows, and processes
• Documentation:
   Create detailed reports on testing activities, bug findings, and overall product quality
• Version Control & Deployment:
   Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure smooth and bug-free software releases
• Communication:
  Ability to communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders
• Knowledge Sharing:
  Support other testers as required to assist with delivery and knowledge transfer

Knowledge, skills, education, and experience:

• Proficiency in back-end development using C# and .Net frameworks.
• Proficiency in web development technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks (e.g., Angular)
• Proficiency in working with relational databases (e.g., SQL) in a performant and efficient manner.
• Basic understanding of ORMs, preferably Entity Framework.
• Good understanding of cloud-based application hosting, Azure strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with modern web security risks and protective measures.
• A focus on efficiency, user experience, and process improvement.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Degree level education or demonstrable multi-year QA engineer career
• Proven experience as a QA Engineer or similar role
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Experience of performing functional, system, smoke, regression and integration testing
• Experience in testing web applications, mobile applications, APIs, and cloud-based services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and familiarity with Scrum/Agile processes
• A focus on efficiency, user experience, and process improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience writing and maintaining automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG
• Familiarity with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner
• Experience in database testing and writing SQL queries
• Knowledge of security testing best practices
• ISTQB certification (or similar) is a plus

What we offer you:

• Professional learning and career development opportunities
• Opportunity to link with industry experts across major and minor events
• Leading salary and working conditions
• Free breakfast and fruit in the office
• A fun and energetic working environment

Job Opportunity: QC Supervisor –Bellville South

We are seeking a Quality Control Supervisor (QC Supervisor) to join our company. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring quality standards are consistently upheld, supervising teams on the floor, and maintaining compliance with company policies and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily quality control operations and supervise employees on the lines.
• Monitor and inspect production processes to ensure products meet required standards.
• Conduct defect checks, verifications, and rework inspections for accuracy and compliance.
• Enforce strict adherence to quality, PPE, food safety, and SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) requirements.
• Complete and maintain accurate quality control documentation, reports and registers.
• Manage team performance, address misconduct, and support disciplinary processes where required.
• Foster effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Quality Control / Supervisory role, ideally within manufacturing, packaging, or warehousing.
• Strong knowledge of quality control procedures, defect inspection, and SHE standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, with a firm but fair approach.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and shifts, adapting to operational demands.
• Matric and computer literate
• Location: Bellville, Cape Town

If you are quality-driven, people-focused, and eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you

Apply now by sending your CV to

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person