Quality Assurance Officer - KUQA161025

ProjectLink Holdings (Pty) Ltd; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and quality management firm seeks a Quality Assurance Manager based in Kathu, South Africa. The role requires overseeing the Quality Management System, conducting audits, and training staff. Candidates should have at least 6 years of quality assurance experience, preferably in solar projects. This position is offered as a 24-month contract with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• 6 years experience in quality assurance in the construction environment.
• Solar projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage a QMS based on ISO 9001 or other standards.
• Conduct internal quality audits to check compliance.
• Train staff on quality procedures and policies.

Skills

Quality Assurance ISO 9001

Construction management

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Kathu

Job Type: 24 month contract, expected to work Full-Time hours

Job Duties

Develop and Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS)

• Implement and manage a QMS (often based on ISO 9001 or other standards).
• Maintain quality documentation (policies, procedures, work instructions, records).
• Review and update procedures to ensure continuous improvement.

Quality Planning

• Identify quality standards for products, projects, or services.
• Develop quality plans, checklists, and inspection criteria.
• Work with project managers or engineers to integrate quality controls into workflows.

Auditing and Monitoring

• Conduct internal quality audits to check compliance with company policies and ISO standards.
• Prepare and track non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Follow up on findings to ensure issues are resolved.

Inspection and Testing Oversight

• Review and verify that inspections and tests are performed correctly.
• Approve or reject materials, components, or deliverables that don’t meet requirements.
• Maintain inspection and test records.

Training and Awareness

• Train staff on quality procedures and policies.
• Promote a “quality culture” across teams—ensuring everyone understands their role in achieving quality.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain quality records, logs, and reports for audits and management review.
• Prepare monthly or project quality reports summarizing performance, issues, and improvements.
• Present data for management reviews or client audits.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support initiatives like Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen if applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Quality Assurance ISO 9001.
• Construction management.

Experience

• 6 years experience in quality assurance in the construction environment.
• Solar projects preferred.