QC Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced QC Manager to lead quality initiatives within a manufacturing and metal‑working environment. The role involves overseeing the quality management system, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring product compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct weekly process audits and lead continuous‑improvement meetings.
• Liaise with customers, machine shops and external service providers to resolve technical quality issues.
• Investigate, record and close customer complaints (NCRs) with corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain and operate the current Quality Management System (QMS).
• Analyse quality data to identify trends and significant problems.
• Organise internal audits and ensure QMS compliance.
• Manage internal and external scrap, implementing corrective actions with relevant departments.
• Prepare quality plans, maintain records and ensure calibration of inspection equipment.
• Oversee incoming, in‑process and final inspections, and control non‑conforming material.
• Report to top management on QMS effectiveness and drive continual improvement.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Quality Management (Advanced level).
• 8‑10 years of experience in a metals manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Required skills

• Operation of a Quality Management System (QMS).
• Internal auditing and audit planning.
• Calibration of measuring and test equipment.
• Statistical analysis of quality data.
• Root‑cause analysis and corrective‑preventive action (CAPA) implementation.
• Control of non‑conforming products and materials.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range R34 000 – R36 000 per month.
• Additional benefits package.