Quality Manager

Prudent Hr Solutions Pty; East London; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quality Manager for a client in the automotive manufacturing sector. The role requires extensive automotive experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining high product quality standards. The successful candidate will lead their Quality Department to ensure compliance with ISO, OEM, and customer standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. A B-Tech in Quality Management and significant experience in the automotive industry are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Quality Department Manager in automotive manufacturing.
• 10+ years in the automotive industry, preferably with German car-building experience.
• Knowledge of press tools or assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO, OEM, and customer standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in the Quality Department.
• Oversee a high-performing team to deliver exceptional product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Auditing

Customer focus

Collaboration

Six Sigma

Data analysis (Power BI / SAP R3)

Adaptability

Education

B-Tech in Quality Management or equivalent

Tools

ISO

IATF

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Overview

We are a well-entrenched role player in South Africa as a Human Resources, Industrial Relations, and Recruitment Solutions service with more than 30 years experience.

We have an undisputed reputation at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and the respective Bargaining Councils for our professional and effective representation.

We have the ability to expedite the finalization of alleged unfair dismissals and unfair Labour Practices.

Our areas of expertise include all aspects of Labour Law advice, representation in the CCMA, Professional Recruitment services, Human Resources and Industrial Relations.

Job Description

Position: Quality Manager – Automotive Manufacturing Location: (Insert Location) Recruitment Agency: (Your Company Name). Our client, a leading automotive manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead their Quality Department.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with ISO, OEM, and customer standards, drive continuous improvement, and oversee a high‑performing team to deliver exceptional product quality.

This role is ideal for someone with extensive automotive experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for excellence in manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• B-Tech in Quality Management or equivalent
• 5+ years as a Quality Department Manager in automotive manufacturing
• 10+ years in the automotive industry (German car-building experience preferred)
• Knowledge of ISO, IATF, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and core quality tools
• Experience with press tools or assembly processes
• Understanding of automotive quality aspects (geometry, surface quality, structural integrity)
• Key Skills: Leadership, quality management, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, auditing, customer focus, collaboration, Six Sigma, data analysis (Power BI / SAP R3), adaptability