Polokwane QA Operations Lead | ISO 9001 Excellence

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks an experienced Operations Manager focused on Quality Assurance to shape our QA strategy and drive excellence across product and service delivery.

The role leads a QA team, develops QMS programs (ISO 9001), analyzes data, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to embed quality in all processes. A Bachelor's in a science/engineering field and 6+ years' QA leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field is required.
• 6+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality management.
• Experience developing and implementing QMS (ISO 9001).
• Strong grasp of SPC and quality tools.
• Excellent analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage QA strategies, procedures, and programs.
• Oversee QA department, including inspection, testing, and validation.
• Lead and mentor QA professionals to foster a quality culture.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and drive CAPA actions.
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments to embed quality in all processes.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

SPC

Data analysis

Quality audits

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QMS software

Statistical software

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks an experienced Operations Manager focused on Quality Assurance to shape our QA strategy and drive excellence across product and service delivery.

The role leads a QA team, develops QMS programs (ISO 9001), analyzes data, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to embed quality in all processes. A Bachelor's in a science/engineering field and 6+ years' QA leadership are required.