Product Testing Officer

Express Employment Professionals Midrand; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Product Testing Officer in South Africa, Gauteng. The successful candidate will maintain product integrity through efficient testing processes. Responsibilities include setting up testing stations, conducting quality control tests, and writing reports. Candidates should possess a National Technical Certificate or be studying towards Grade 12, along with knowledge of power tools. This role also offers a gross salary package and additional benefits like medical aid and contributing provident fund.

Benefits

50% medical aid contribution

Provident fund contributions

Life, disability, and funeral cover

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in product testing or tool repair is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of power tools and hand tools.
• Ability to conduct measurements and practical testing.
• Strong focus on quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Set up testing stations for product testing.
• Conduct quality control tests and prepare reports.
• Research best testing methods for products.
• Ensure timely execution of product testing tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of power tools

Critical thinking skills

Good time-management

Interpersonal skills

Education

National Technical Certificate or studying towards Grade 12

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

SUMMARY

Our client is looking for a Product Testing Officer to join their awesome Commercial and Testing teams to help maintain product integrity and ensure reasonable testing turnaround time on projects, to ensure a safe & clean working testing environment and to maintain quality output of testing results, allowing for accurate and fair recommendations.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRODUCT TESTING OFFICER

• Setting up and preparing testing stations for product testing.
• Testing and development of new products and solutions.
• You will be working on product testing specific to the tool and tool accessories industry.
• Working with tools to prototype and develop products and solutions.
• Practical testing and writing basic reports on tools and other products.
• Conducting detailed quality control tests.
• Ensure that product testing tasks are carried out in a timely manner according to the required testing methods.
• Researching the best method to test the required product.
• Ensure you have sufficient testing materials on hand before carrying out the testing.
• Necessary testing reports are submitted per task.
• You will utilize your specialist knowledge and practical experience of creative design to produce functional, effective and aesthetically pleasing products and solutions.
• Customer-oriented, organizational skills, fast learner and easily adaptable, must be able to work under pressure.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.

KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATION

• National Technical Certificate or similar, alternatively studying towards Grade 12.
• Good knowledge about power tools, accessories, hand tools and skilled to operate these tools.
• Understand & apply the basic principles of product testing & evaluation e.g. measuring / recording / practical testing / reporting, including preparations & set-up / cleaning / housekeeping.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 Years' work experience in a product testing / tool repair environment an advantage.
• Power tool and accessories knowledge and experience are highly recommended.
• Critical thinker with problem‑solving skills.
• Work effectively in a team and across various departments.
• Good time‑management skills to plan and prioritise tasks.
• Great interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills.
• Strong focus on quality and service.
• Staying up to date with the latest trends, developments and technology.

REMUNERATION

Gross package: Basic salary ± starting from R****** p / m.

Medical aid: 50% company contribution for employee, spouse, + children (optional after 3 months) – Any plan of Medihelp & Discovery.

Provident fund: 9.4% p / m company contribution (optional for employee to add additional funds).

Other benefits: Life, disability & funeral cover – Momentum.

Healthy Company benefits: Emotional, financial, physical wellbeing & legal support - Discovery Health.