Quality Assurance Controller (Gauteng)

Fraser Alexander

Location
Gauteng
Minimum qualification
Bachelor's degree
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This role, based in Gauteng with Fraser Alexander, is designed to ensure that products or services consistently meet or exceed customer expectations. It involves establishing clear quality objectives, defining measurable standards, implementing effective control processes, and ensuring the organization can consistently deliver high-quality, reliable, and efficient offerings. **What you will do** * Perform inspections of output samples using industry-standard methods, including comparison to specifications, dimensional measurements, and functional evaluations. * Review blueprints and technical specifications to verify product conformity. * Train production teams on quality control procedures to enhance product excellence and reduce defects. * Oversee and ensure the overall quality of all products manufactured by the company. * Independently implement all quality assurance and control activities, including procedure development, record keeping, risk assessments, staff training, audits, hygiene protocols, pest control, equipment calibration, and verification processes. * Identify and propose improvements to production processes to enhance efficiency and product quality. * Monitor equipment usage to ensure safety and discard any tools or machinery that fail to meet operational standards. * Compile and report monthly quality trends and performance metrics to senior management. * Analyze statistical quality data to identify patterns and areas for improvement. * Assist in developing test methods and inspection plans tailored to product specifications. * Manage interim quality control measures and ensure continuity of standards. * Understand and apply health and safety regulations, ensuring risk mitigation within designated areas of responsibility. * Ensure team compliance with all SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) standards and take corrective action to address non-conformances. * Verify that all laboratory equipment meets SHE compliance requirements. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **QUALIFICATIONS:** * B-Tech degree or equivalent qualification in Quality Assurance/ Civil Engineering. * Certification in Quality Engineering, Quality Auditing, Six Sigma, or as a Quality Improvement Associate will be considered an advantage. * **EXPERIENCE:** * A minimum of 3 years in related field. * **SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:** * Good spoken and written communication skills. * Analytical skills. * Problem-solving skills. * Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and radiographs. * Coaching and mentoring skills. * Good time management skills. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals with a B-Tech degree or equivalent in Quality Assurance/Civil Engineering, coupled with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and radiographs. Coaching, mentoring, and good time management skills are also essential. Candidates holding certifications in Quality Engineering, Quality Auditing, Six Sigma, or as a Quality Improvement Associate will have an advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/quality-assurance-controller-gauteng-fraser-alexander-pty-ltd-1 Source: myjobmag

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    Description * This role exists to ensure that products or services consistently meet or exceed  customer expectations.  It  involves  establishing  clear  quality objectives, defining measurable standards, implementing effective control processes, and ensuring the organization can consistently deliver offerings that are high in quality, reliable, and efficient. RESPONSIBILITIES Planning and Reporting * Perform inspections of output samples using industry-standard methods, including comparison to specifications, dimensional measurements, and functional evaluations. * Review  blueprints  and  technical  specifications  to  verify  product conformity. * Train production teams on quality control procedures to enhance product excellence and reduce defects. * Oversee and ensure the overall quality of all products manufactured by the company. * Independently implement all quality assurance and control activities, including procedure development, record keeping, risk assessments, staff training, audits, hygiene protocols, pest control, equipment calibration, and verification processes. * Identify and propose improvements to production processes to enhance efficiency and product quality. * Monitor equipment usage to ensure safety and discard any tools or machinery that fail to meet operational standards. * Compile and report monthly quality trends and performance metrics to senior management. * Analyze statistical quality data to identify patterns and areas for improvement. * Assist in developing test methods and inspection plans tailored to product specifications. * Manage interim quality control measures and ensure continuity of standards. Safety, Health & Environmental SHE Responsibilities * Understand and apply health and safety regulations, ensuring risk mitigation within designated areas of responsibility. * Ensure team compliance with all SHEQ Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality standards and take corrective action to address non-conformances. * Verify that all laboratory equipment meets SHE compliance requirements Requirements QUALIFICATIONS * B-Tech degree or equivalent qualification in Quality Assurance/ Civil Engineering. * Certification in Quality Engineering, Quality Auditing, Six Sigma, or as a Quality Improvement Associate will be considered an advantage. EXPERIENCE * A minimum of 3 years in related field SKILS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED * Good spoken and written communication skills. * Analytical skills. * Problem solving skills * Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and radiographs. * Coaching and mentoring skills * Good time management skills.

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