30 Quality Manager jobs in Pretoria

Position Description: The Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the quality assurance systems and processes for an automotive inspection, rework, and sorting services company. This role ensures that all operations meet customer specifications, industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001), and internal quality objectives. The Quality Manager also leads root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver exceptional service quality to customers. Responsibilities: Quality Assurance & Control Establish and maintain QA/QC processes for inspection, rework, and sorting activities. Ensure compliance with customer requirements, work instructions, control plans, and industry standards. Review and approve inspection and rework procedures for accuracy and effectiveness. Monitor inspection results and provide feedback to team leads and supervisors. Team Leadership & Training Supervise and train quality inspectors, auditors, and team leaders on quality standards, visual aids, defect recognition, and measurement tools. Lead by example in promoting a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Customer & Supplier Interaction Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters with customers and suppliers. Handle customer complaints and ensure proper root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa). Conduct periodic quality reviews with clients and internal teams. Documentation & Reporting Maintain quality documentation including control plans, inspection records, audit findings, and training logs. Provide regular quality performance metrics (e.g., PPM rates, defect trends, cost of quality) to management. Lead internal audits and support customer/supplier audits and assessments. Process Improvement Analyse defect trends and initiate continuous improvement projects to reduce rework and scrap. Develop mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions and optimize visual inspection processes. Support lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives where applicable. Desired Experience & Qualification Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or related technical field. Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality management role within the automotive industry. Experience in inspection, rework, or containment services is strongly preferred. Technical Skills • Strong understanding of automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001). Proficient in quality tools: 8D, FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, SPC, MSA, 5 Why, Pareto. Ability to read technical drawings and use inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges). Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills. Soft Skills Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills. Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Working Conditions Mix of office and shop floor environment. Occasional travel to customer sites or supplier locations. May require extended hours to meet customer deadlines or manage quality issues. Package & Remuneration Company notebook Provident fund scheme CTC Monthly depending on experience and qualifications

Quality Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager in Gauteng.

• To develop, manage, and continuously improve quality system standards and procedures.
• Effective communication and problem solving to optimize positive customer relationships.
• Oversee the daily activities of the Quality Department at the plant level.
• Respond, react to, and initiate Corrective and Preventive Action for customer concerns using cross-functional team approach.
• Provide ongoing training and support for Quality initiatives.
• Internal Audit Team Leader. Coordinate and perform internal audits according to schedule.
• Coordinate Material Review Board disposition of Hold Product and received goods.
• Support launch activities and provide training and awareness on the floor for new programs.
• Quality Manager is responsible for the determination of KPI performance metrics.
• Champion corrective actions, and provide customer support as required.
• Support plants with sort activities or visits, as required.
• Support supplier sourcing criteria and supplier performance improvement as required.
• Utilize Microsoft applications.
• IATF Specific Roles and Responsibilities.
• Supplemental training in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and IATF Systems/Auditing.

• 5 years + experience in a Quality Management position or equivalent
• 5 years’ experience in the Automotive Industry
• Post-secondary education required

Leading defence contractor seeks ISO9001 Quality Manager. Lead team that implements Quality Initiatives.

What the person must be able to do :

This role is in the military R&D and manufacturing sector. As such, the person must be able to execute all job tasks in a cutting-edge military R&D and manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate must be able to understand advanced instrumentation and to ensure effective calibration procedures. A strong background in setting up Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001 is required. This person will also have management experience, and be able to lead a quality team.

Champion the “Quality Cause” in the business :

1. Manage the internal (10 person) quality team to ensure achievement of quality goals
2. Collaboratively work with stakeholders to improve quality in the organisation
3. Support the larger organisation in attaining quality goals
4. Drive organisational continuous improvement initiatives
5. Monitor quality metrics to find and act upon improvement opportunities
6. Liaise with external quality certification organisations to ensure the organisation complies to international quality best practices such as ISO 9001

Manage all internal quality processes to ensure :

1. Customer expectations are met and even exceeded
2. Regularity requirements are adhered to
3. Operational requirements are met and exceeded
4. Strategic quality objectives are met

Create and Maintain the following :

1. Quality Management Policies
2. Quality Management Systems
3. Quality Management Processes
4. Quality Standards
5. Supporting documentation for all of the above
6. Ensure that the organisations Quality Management System (QMS) is effectively established, implemented and maintained
7. Report to top management on the performance of the QMS and any need for improvement
8. Ensure the promotion of awareness of quality throughout the organisation
9. Ensure the “Customer Agenda” is promoted throughout the organisation. Help build a culture of customer focus
10. Liaise with external assessment bodies to ensure quality accreditation and implementation of quality best practices
11. Manage, motivate and inspire your team to drive the “Quality Cause”.

Background work experience

1. At 5+ years exposure to ISO 9001
2. At 5+ years management experience, preference for this time being spent managing a quality team
3. Background in instrumentation and calibration strongly advantageous
4. BEng / BSc (pref with Physics major) or equivalent qualification
5. 3+ years experience working in an organisation that designs, develops, manufactures and supports high tech products
6. Project Management experience strongly advantageous. Preference for project management of strategic initiatives

Type of Person

Qualify In

1. Action orientated
2. Analytical thinker
3. Strong leadership skills – Leads as a member of the team
4. Strong interpersonal skills
5. Strong communication and presentation skills
6. Natural coach and mentor
7. Strong project management and facilitation skills
8. Success orientated

Qualify Out

1. Emotionally cold
2. Focuses on numbers and forgets about people
3. Wants to be spoon fed
4. Lethargic
5. Confined to Analysis-Paralysis

Personality Summary :

You will be an action orientated person who takes initiative. You will be a strong leader who naturally earns the respect of your team. You will be success driven, and be someone who like to accomplish positive results. You may also be a competitive person.

You will have strong people skills. You will be good with reading emotions. You will be able to persuade people to following you using your natural charm.

You will be strong with analysis and understanding opportunities to improve the way the business is run. You will enjoy working with facts and figures. You will have a natural talent for designing effective, efficient business processes.

You may also have strong administrative capability. You may be very strong with running administrative processes.

Benefits of this Role :

1. One of the world’s leading Defence Contractors
2. Cutting edge R&D and Manufacturing firm (The place you want to work)
3. Opportunity to work in a cutting edge environment
4. Technical challenge and growth
5. New project challenges to overcome
6. Personal growth

Reports to : Head Business Support Services

Salary : R500K to R600K per annum negotiable. Dependent on experience.

Health Window is looking for a PV & Quality Manager to join our team in Pretoria East.

The successful candidate will:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with Pharmaceutical Customers’ Pharmacovigilance Departments;
• Understand and keep track of contractual Pharmacovigilance requirements for all Pharmaceutical Contracts;
• Ensure compliance to contractual Pharmacovigilance requirements;
• Ensure Pharmacovigilance reconciliation are completed and submitted in line with contractual requirements and within set deadlines and documentation and evidence is saved;
• Ensure new employees completes all required Adverse Events and Product training required and evidence of training is saved prior to Agents working on programs;
• Manage and ensure new and annual Pharma/ad-hoc trainings are completed for all employees as per contractual requirements;
• Save all relevant training registers and certificates in appropriate folders for audit purposes;
• Ensure Call Quality is completed for relevant business units monthly in line with Standard Operating Procedures;
• Manage the Quality Assurance process (“QAs”), drive QA KPIs, performance and productivity of the QA Team;
• Perform Call Quality spot checks on QA assessments on a monthly basis;
• Ensure Call Quality warnings and disciplinary procedures for relevant business units are completed in line with procedures;
• Assist Team Leaders with the relevant performance reviews and disciplinary processes;
• Manage and update SOPs for the PV & QA Department;
• Assist Management with PV related agreements and administrative tasks.

Qualifications and Experience:

University Degree in any related field (required)

Experience as manager working in PV / adverse event reporting / call center environment preferred

• First Floor, Building B, The Woods, 41 De Havilland Crescent, Persequor Techno Park, Pretoria, South Africa

Quality Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager in the Gauteng

Duties:

To develop, manage, and continuously improve quality system standards and procedures. Effective Communication and Problem Solving to optimize positive customer relationships. Oversee the daily activities of the Quality Department at the plant level.

• Respond, react to, and initiate Corrective and Preventative Action for customer concerns using Cross cross-functional team approach.
• Provide ongoing training and support for Quality initiatives.
• Internal Audit Team Leader. Coordinate and perform internal audits according to schedule
• Coordinate Material Review Board disposition of Hold Product and received goods
• Support launch activities and provide training and awareness on the floor for new programs.
• Quality Manager is responsible for the determination of KPI performance metrics
• Champion corrective actions, and provide customer support as required
• Support plants with sort activities or visits, as required.
• Support supplier sourcing criteria and supplier performance improvement as required
• Utilize Microsoft applications
• IATF Specific Roles and Responsibilities
• Supplemental training in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and IATF Systems/Auditing.

Qualifications:

5 years + experience in a Quality Management position or equivalent

5 years’ experience in the Automotive Industry

Post-secondary education required

Quality Assurance Officer - KUQA – ProjectLink

Location: Kathu

Job Type: 24‑month contract, Full‑time hours

Job Duties:

• Develop and Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Implement and manage a QMS (ISO 9001 or other standards)
• Maintain quality documentation (policies, procedures, work instructions, records)
• Review and update procedures to ensure continuous improvement
• Identify quality standards for products, projects, or services
• Develop quality plans, checklists, and inspection criteria
• Work with project managers or engineers to integrate quality controls into workflows
• Conduct internal quality audits to check compliance with company policies and ISO standards
• Prepare and track non‑conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions
• Follow up on findings to ensure issues are resolved
• Review and verify that inspections and tests are performed correctly
• Approve or reject materials, components, or deliverables that don’t meet requirements
• Maintain inspection and test records
• Train staff on quality procedures and policies
• Promote a “quality culture” across teams
• Maintain quality records, logs, and reports for audits and management review
• Prepare monthly or project quality reports summarizing performance, issues, and improvements
• Present data for management reviews or client audits
• Identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Support initiatives like Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen if applicable

Required Qualifications:

• ISO 9001 Quality Assurance
• Construction management knowledge

Experience:

• 6 years of experience in quality assurance in the construction environment
• Solar projects preferred

Experiencing together a unique human adventure

Animal health is key to the health of the planet. Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique human adventure in which the engagement of each individual contributes to its evolution. Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between managers and employees are as many perspectives of motivation for our teams. We also offer them a work environment conducive to exploring new territories and balancing their professional and personal lives. Finally, fostering their engagement to animal health also means listening to them and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible approach to our business.

Supervise and carry out all laboratory activities involved with the analyses of materials and products to cGLP/cGMP standards. Maintain QC infrastructure to ensure timeous and accurate analytical results for all products to meet customer and cGxP requirements.

• Managing a team of laboratory staff and developing operating procedures to ensure that experiments and analyses are conducted within budgets and according to established scientific standards
• Prioritizing and allocating laboratory operations and workflow so that the laboratory's equipment and resources are used efficiently and work schedules and targets are met
• Researching, evaluating, and recommending investments in technology, equipment, systems, or other assets that will enhance the laboratory's performance

Management of People

• Propose resource requirements and appropriate organisational structure to meet strategic missions, critical success factors and business outcomes for the department. Manage and support the recruitment of staff with the right experience, competencies that fit with the Virbac culture.
• Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to direct reports in order to ensure they meet the expectations of performance, and to develop and support them in their role.

Quality Control

• Allocate work to the focus stations in the Quality Control Laboratory. Optimise testing costs and throughput times according to continuous improvement objectives.
• Check and sign-off all laboratory results of testing conducted by Laboratory Analysts including a check to ensure the correct method was used and reviewing of raw data.
• Ensure that all errors, overwriting and blank spaces on worksheets are deleted and signed for per SOP (14)9 Good Documentation Practice.
• Ensure that all HPLC printouts are initialled and dated by the Lab Analyst and the reviewer.
• Ensure that the necessary QC documentation is maintained in line with current Good Laboratory Practice (cGLP).
• Ensure that information is completed on the Trending spreadsheet for API, FP and RO water
• Ensure analyses are conducted timeously according to prescribed methods and plan, with priority given to backorder and essential products.
• Ensure that the weekly Laboratory Schedule is updated twice a week.
• Communicate any delays in testing to the relevant stakeholders within 1 day of identifying the delay.
• Ensure that products are tested within their agreed timelines as per the Laboratory Schedule.
• Ensure analytical methods are validated as per the required schedule.
• Ensure analytical method transfers are planned and completed as per the required schedule
• Ensure laboratory productivity and efficiency to meet business requirements.
• Compile, maintain and update the Products in Q sheet.
• Ensure that reagents, reference standards and other consumables are ordered at least 1 month before expiration or consumption to avoid delays in release.
• Ensure that POs and Tax Invoices are submitted for payment
• Maintain high standards of cGLP at all times.
• Conduct method development as required.
• Ensure out of specification reports are initiated immediately when an OOS is identified and investigated.
• All OOSs must be immediately communicated to the relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that there is an annual inhouse Lab Plan in place for the following year by the end of Q3 of each current year.
• Perform analysis where an analyst is not available or as dictated by the workload.
• Any other requests as deemed reasonable by your Manager

Documentation Management

• Ensure that analytical methods are current and aligned to the dossier.

• Ensure that the filing system is in place to ensure safe storage and easy retrieval of documents related to analytical processes.

• Ensure that Laboratory Analysts compile all Laboratory Reports as the prescribed SOP.
• Ensure that Laboratory Analysts file all Laboratory Reports and raw data after completion of each analysis.
• Ensure both computer generated and hard copy documentation are filed accurately according to cGLP and Good Documentation requirements
• Ensure that all computer generated documents are backed up and easily retrievable.
• Ensure that all Laboratory Reports and raw data are archived annually.
• Draw up certificates of analysis (lab reports) as required.

Compliance

• Ensures cGLP, Health & Safety and housekeeping codes are enforced according to appropriate procedures.
• Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures are in place and up to date and adhered to for all critical activities as prescribed by the guidelines.
• Ensure no critical findings during external audits by external parties.
• Ensure closure of 90% of current self-inspection audit findings within a 12 month period.
• Participate in investigations relating to product quality complaints, OOS, Root Cause Analysis and similar which affect the QA department.
• Ensure staff are trained on cGLP and SOPs as required.
• Compile, review and update of SOPs related to your function. Ensure that these SOPs are updated within the review date.
• Complete training of personnel for SOPs where you are the initiator/ trainer.
• Ensure that all corrective and preventative actions, deviations and change controls are closed within the agreed timeline.
• Download and review of the temperature monitoring data for the laboratory and reference standard fridge on a weekly basis.
• Report any temperature excursions to the Quality Manager immediately.
• Submission of the temperature monitoring data to the Quality Manager on a monthly basis for review and approval.

Asset Management and Housekeeping

• Adhere to the NIP process when procuring new equipment, instruments or NIP related items.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated and qualified as per predetermined plan and is in good working order.
• Motivate for new/replacement equipment and infrastructure.
• Deploy equipment and related resources to maximize output.
• Ensure that Laboratory equipment efficiency targets are met.
• Ensure that housekeeping is completed as per the prescribed SOP.
• Ensure that safety standards are maintained.
• Ensure adherence to calibration and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Ensure laboratory waste is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.

Reporting

• Preparation of a monthly report on the laboratory's activities including but not limited to output, capacity, compliance, human resource and specific projects in progress within the department.
• Submission of report to Quality Manager 1 working day before the meeting.

Budget Management

• Operate within approved OPEX/CAPEX budgets.
• Review departmental expenses monthly and plan accordingly to ensure compliance to set budget.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
• BSc Chemistry or B Tech Chemistry equivalent qualification (NQF 7) – preferred
• Supervisory/ team leader experience
• 5 years Pharmaceutical Laboratory experience with team leadership and cGxP compliance experience (minimum 5+ years Pharmaceutical laboratory experience with at least 2 years supervisory and cGxP compliance experience

Virbac provides numerous career opportunities, thanks to the diversity of its jobs and their international dimension.

Joining Virbac means joining dynamic teams ambitious for success.

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