Quality Assurance Assistant

KMCK Talent Sourcing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KMCK Talent Sourcing is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant in Johannesburg. You will support inspections, test products, and document quality data while helping identify defects and drive corrective actions.

Entry-level candidates are welcome, with a matriculation certificate and a basic understanding of quality control. ISO 13485 training and SAHPRA awareness are advantageous. This role involves attention to detail and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ISO 13485 training certificates and basic SAHPRA regulatory awareness will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years experience in quality control or a related environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support quality inspections and testing of products and components.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports and test results.
• Ensure compliance with quality policies, procedures and industry regulations.
• Work with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Assist with calibration of QA testing equipment.
• Support quality-control training initiatives.
• Assist with external audit preparation and documentation.
• Manage retained samples and product records.
• Assist with customer and supplier complaint investigations.
• Support sterilisation documentation and Certificates of Conformance (CoCs).
• Assist with equipment and process qualification and validation activities.
• Perform clean-room inspections and housekeeping checks.
• Carry out administrative duties including data capture, scanning and document control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Assurance Assistants in Johannesburg can expect to earn between R120,000 and R180,000 annually. This range can fluctuate based on experience, specific industry, and the size of the company. Entry-level positions will likely be at the lower end of this spectrum.

A Quality Assurance Assistant typically performs inspections, tests products, and documents quality control data. They also assist in identifying defects and work with teams to implement corrective actions.

Common qualifications include a matriculation certificate, with some roles preferring a relevant diploma or certificate in quality control or a related field. Strong attention to detail and basic computer literacy are also frequently required.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support quality inspections and testing of products and components.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports and test results.
• Ensure compliance with quality policies, procedures and industry regulations.
• Work with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Assist with calibration of QA testing equipment.
• Support quality-control training initiatives.
• Assist with external audit preparation and documentation.
• Manage retained samples and product records.
• Assist with customer and supplier complaint investigations.
• Support sterilisation documentation and Certificates of Conformance (CoCs).
• Assist with equipment and process qualification and validation activities.
• Perform clean-room inspections and housekeeping checks.
• Carry out administrative duties including data capture, scanning and document control.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ISO 13485 training certificates and basic SAHPRA regulatory awareness will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years experience in quality control or a related environment preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Attention to detail; analytical thinking; problem-solving; strong written and verbal communication; teamwork; proficiency in Outlook, SharePoint and Microsoft Office applications.