Senior Quality Assurance Leader, Manufacturing Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 1.800.000 - 2.400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive base salary

Medical aid coverage

Pension fund contribution

Life assurance

Professional growth opportunities

Generous annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a distinguished Lead Quality Assurance Manager to drive all QA initiatives and ensure products meet international standards. The role demands a strategic thinker with proven leadership to implement robust quality management systems and elevate product integrity.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Engineering, Chemistry or related field, 10+ years in QA with 5+ in leadership, and strong experience with ISO 9001, GMP, SPC and FMEA.

Formación

• 10+ years in quality assurance/quality control, with 5+ years in leadership within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, GMP and related standards.
• Experience with SPC, FMEA and root-cause analysis.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder influence.
• Familiarity with South African regulatory requirements in Western Cape.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement and manage a comprehensive QA strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead and supervise the QA team with training and performance evaluations.
• Establish and maintain QA procedures, documentation and control throughout production.
• Audit facilities, processes and products to identify non-compliance and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D, production and operations to drive improvements.
• Manage supplier QA programs to ensure material conformance.
• Analyze quality data and report on key metrics to senior management.
• Stay updated on quality management techniques and regulatory changes.
• Champion a culture of quality throughout the organization.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry or related field

Advanced degree desirable

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a distinguished Lead Quality Assurance Manager to drive all QA initiatives and ensure products meet international standards. The role demands a strategic thinker with proven leadership to implement robust quality management systems and elevate product integrity.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Engineering, Chemistry or related field, 10+ years in QA with 5+ in leadership, and strong experience with ISO 9001, GMP, SPC and FMEA.