Quality Foreman Port Elizabeth

Personnel Network; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Port Elizabeth is seeking an experienced Foreman for their Quality Department. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and quality management skills, a minimum of 2 years' supervisory experience, and a background in quality management. This role offers an hourly rate and various benefits including a shift allowance and a Provident fund. The position is based in a foundry environment and may require weekend shifts.

Benefits

Shift allowance

Bonus

Provident fund

Contribution towards medical aid

Company cell phone

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory or foreman role.
• Experience in the foundry industry is advantageous.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer the Quality Management System.
• Conduct product and process audits.
• Provide training to inspectors and operators.
• Implement and manage SPC and self-inspection systems.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Problem Solving

ISO Standards

IATF Standards

Statistical Process Control

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent with core Mathematics

Certificate in Quality Management

Job description

We're Hiring – Foreman – Quality Department | Leading Manufacturing Company (Port Elizabeth)

Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Industry: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-time (Hourly Paid)

Salary: Market-related

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading and well-established manufacturing company in Port Elizabeth, is seeking an experienced Foreman to join their Quality Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on professional with strong leadership, technical, and quality management skills to play a key role in maintaining product excellence and driving continuous improvement within a dynamic foundry environment.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: market related
• Shifts: Rotating shifts
• 06h
• Weekend shifts as required
• Benefits include:
• Shift allowance
• Bonus
• Provident fund
• Contribution towards medical aid
• Company cell phone

Minimum Requirements

Education & Training

Grade 12 or equivalent with core Mathematics

Certificate / Diploma in Quality Management or a related management field (essential)

Computer literate

Foundry industry experience advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar supervisory or foreman role

Working knowledge of

• ISO
• IATF
• SPC (Statistical Process Control)
• Problem Solving methodologies
• Auditing

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and administer the Quality Management System

Conduct product and process audits and compile accurate reports

Provide training and support to inspectors and operators

Implement and manage SPC and self-inspection systems

Oversee scrap, rework, and warranty claim reviews

Conduct performance appraisals and foster staff development

Allocate resources effectively to meet production goals

Promote and enforce Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) compliance

Build a culture of quality, integrity, and teamwork

Ideal Candidate Attributes

Strong leadership and decision-making skills

High attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety

Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines

Proactive, independent, and trustworthy

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Health & Safety Notice

This position is based in a foundry environment.

Candidates with compromised lung conditions are not encouraged to apply.

A full medical assessment will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.