Product Auditor

Volvo Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Product Audit specialist to drive quality in our truck final assembly and related processes. You will perform audits, record findings, and communicate results to the team and management.

With 6–8 years in a quality role within truck assembly, you will train operators on quality standards, support process improvements, and collaborate across locations to uphold 5S and safety.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and an NQF Level 6 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Production Operations, or equivalent.
• 6–8 years’ experience in truck final assembly, a quality function, or a product‑related environment.
• Valid Code 14 driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform product audit activities and record findings in the relevant global systems.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge by following Global Audit Team routines and learning from the team.
• Train the assembly workforce on product knowledge and quality standards.
• Support Fitment Centre activities and ensure late customer changes do not compromise quality.
• Participate in problem‑solving processes and support corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Customer focus

English communication

Computer literacy

Travel willingness

Teamwork

Independent work

Decision making

Positive attitude

Education

Grade 12

NQF Level 6 in Mechanical Eng / Production Ops

Tools

Code 14 license

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What You Will Do

At Volvo you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.

Purpose of the Role

To carry out Product Audit activities in accordance with Product Audit Manual (PAM) and to ensure effective communication on Product Quality.

Reporting: This position reports to Manager Quality & VPS

Job Objectives

Product Audit

• Perform the activities outlined in the role purpose and record all findings in the relevant global systems.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge by following Global Audit Team routines, participating in self-assessments and consensus sessions, and learning from the team’s global auditors.
• Train the assembly workforce on product knowledge and explain the consequences of non-compliance with quality routines and standards.
• Support Fitment Centre activities by conducting random checks and providing input to ensure that late customer changes do not compromise truck quality standards.
• Participate in and contribute to problem‑solving processes, supporting corrective and preventive actions to stabilise and improve the quality of products delivered from the plant to customers.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support applicable VPS activities across the plant. This includes raising Safety and Action Cards, reporting safety concerns, and maintaining 5S standards in the workplace.
• Manage product audit communication within the team and between the team, management, and other relevant stakeholders.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Qualification & Job Experience

• Grade 12 and an NQF Level 6 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Production Operations, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 6–8 years’ experience in truck final assembly, a quality function, or a product‑related environment.
• Valid Code 14 driver’s licence.

Key Competencies

• Strong customer focus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of relevant local systems and programs.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule when required.
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a strong commitment to order and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to make sound independent decisions when necessary.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to start and complete tasks within the takt times established for the role.
• Willingness to travel and strong interpersonal skills.

Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.

Application Closing Date: 16 October 2026.

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Who We Are And What We Believe In

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

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