Metallurgy Quality Lead - Wire & Galvanizing

Brightcitytalent; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightcitytalent is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager for a wire and fencing manufacturing operation in Gauteng. You will lead metallurgical processes, oversee lab and line activities, and ensure strict adherence to quality specifications and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring bath chemistry, line speed, process audits, and defect root-cause analysis, while guiding a team of quality controllers, lab technicians, and water treatment personnel on the plant floor.

Qualifications

• National Diploma, BTech, or BEng in Metallurgy or Materials Science is required.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in metals manufacturing, with at least 3 years managing a quality department or running technical metallurgical processes.
• Solid galvanising background with bath and coating control; strong wire drawing background and related properties.
• Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 9001 systems; familiarity with SANS standards and the National Water Act.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Metallurgical & Process quality for wire drawing and galvanising; monitor chemistry, die wear, lubrication, and line speed.
• Lead defect investigation using 5 Why, Ishikawa, and 8D methodologies to find root causes of failures.
• Work on the plant floor, lab, and lines; supervise quality controllers, lab technicians, and water treatment operator.
• Control raw materials and finished stock; set inspection points across product lines and sign off on dispatch-ready stock.
• Manage environmental compliance; oversee industrial effluent treatment, water licenses, and waste disposal.
• Maintain ISO 9001 system through audits and ensure external certification compliance.
• Hold authority to stop production or quarantine stock when quality standards are breached.

Skills

Metallurgy

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001

Galvanising

Education

National Diploma, BTech, or BEng in Metallurgy or Materials Science

Job description

Brightcitytalent is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager for a wire and fencing manufacturing operation in Gauteng. You will lead metallurgical processes, oversee lab and line activities, and ensure strict adherence to quality specifications and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring bath chemistry, line speed, process audits, and defect root-cause analysis, while guiding a team of quality controllers, lab technicians, and water treatment personnel on the plant floor.