Quality Assurance Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Specialist in Randburg to elevate manufacturing quality systems. You will ensure products meet high standards through testing, process monitoring, and CAPA actions, collaborating with production and engineering teams to maintain quality documentation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in QA within manufacturing, strong ISO 9001 knowledge, and robust data analysis and communication skills to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific or technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance procedures and standards.
• Conduct regular audits of production processes and finished products to ensure compliance.
• Investigate product defects and customer complaints, determining root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Manage quality documentation, including test results, inspection reports, and certificates of analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a quality-focused culture throughout the organization.

Skills

Quality assurance

Data analysis

CAPA implementation

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Quality Assurance Specialist to enhance their manufacturing quality systems in Randburg . This role will involve ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance through rigorous testing and process monitoring. You will work closely with production and engineering teams to identify and resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain quality documentation. The ideal candidate is methodical, analytical, and committed to upholding the integrity of the company's products in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance procedures and standards.
• Conduct regular audits of production processes and finished products to ensure compliance.
• Investigate product defects and customer complaints, determining root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Manage quality documentation, including test results, inspection reports, and certificates of analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a quality-focused culture throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in data analysis, root cause analysis techniques, and CAPA implementation.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

Benefits

• Attractive salary with performance-based incentives and annual reviews.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between office-based and remote work.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in quality management.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• A company culture that values quality, continuous improvement, and employee well-being.