Product Testing Officer

Bristow Talent & Associates; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent management firm in South Africa is looking for a PRODUCT TESTING OFFICER to join their Commercial and Testing teams. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining product integrity through effective testing and quality control processes. Ideal applicants should have experience in product testing, strong interpersonal and analytical skills, and knowledge of power tools. This role offers opportunities for personal development and significant contributions to product quality.

Benefits

50% company contribution for medical aid

Provident fund

Disability cover

Legal support services

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in product testing/tool repair.
• Must understand principles of product testing and evaluation.
• Familiarity with tools and accessories is essential.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and preparing testing stations.
• Conducting quality control tests.
• Writing reports on testing results.
• Researching testing methods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Quality focus

Education

National Technical Certificate or similar

Tools

Power tools knowledge

Hand tools operation

Job description

Introduction

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Apart from having an analytical mind (yet practical approach), you also need to be highly organized, pro‑active, cope well under pressure and come with admirable knowledge and skills if you want to succeed in this role.

Our ideal candidate must be able to follow multiple instructions (having dual management reporting lines) and have the ability to work comfortably on various projects / products simultaneously and it will be exceptionally valuable if you can use your interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with the rest of the team.

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 timeously 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 and engineering 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.

Desired Experience & Qualification

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 prioritize 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.

Knowledge & Qualification

• National Technical Certificate or similar, alternatively studying towards Grade 12.
• Good knowledge about power tools, accessories, hand tools as well as 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.

Package & Remuneration

Gross package: CTC salary: R to 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 Insurance; Healthy Company benefits: Emotional, financial, physical wellbeing & legal support - Discovery Health;