QA Lead: Drive Quality in Modern Manufacturing

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Lead Quality Assurance Technician to supervise the QA team in a manufacturing setting. You will oversee quality checks, develop standards, and drive continuous improvement across production and engineering to uphold product excellence in the Gauteng region.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, analytical skills, and expertise in QA methodologies, SPC, and ISO 9001; a relevant QA qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Quality Assurance within manufacturing.
• Proven lead or supervisory experience.
• Solid knowledge of QA principles, methodologies, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the Quality Assurance team.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and standards.
• Conduct inspections and tests on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Train and mentor junior QA technicians and ensure protocol adherence.
• Collaborate with production to address quality deviations and improvements.
• Ensure QA activities comply with ISO 9001 and company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

QA qualification/certification

Tools

MS Office

QA databases

SPC software

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Lead Quality Assurance Technician to supervise the QA team in a manufacturing setting. You will oversee quality checks, develop standards, and drive continuous improvement across production and engineering to uphold product excellence in the Gauteng region.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, analytical skills, and expertise in QA methodologies, SPC, and ISO 9001; a relevant QA qualification is preferred.