Product Testing Officer

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a PRODUCT TESTING OFFICER to join their awesome Commercial and Testing teams to help maintain product integrity and ensure reasonable testing turnaround time on projects, to ensure a safe & clean working testing environment and to maintain quality output of testing results, allowing for accurate and fair recommendations.

Apart from having an analytical mind (yet practical approach), you also need to be highly organized, pro-active, cope well under pressure and come with admirable knowledge and skills if you want to succeed in this role.  The ideal candidate must be able to follow multiple instructions (having dual management reporting lines) and have the ability to work comfortably on various projects / products simultaneously and it will be exceptionally valuable if you can use your interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with the rest of the team.

POSITION INFO:
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRODUCT TESTING OFFICER
Setting up and preparing testing stations for product testing.
Testing and development of new products and solutions.
You will be working on product testing specific to the tool and tool accessories industry.
Working with tools to prototype and develop products and solutions.
Practical testing and writing basic reports on tools and other products.
Conducting detailed quality control tests.
Ensure that product testing tasks are carried out in a timeously manner according to the required testing methods.
Researching the best method to test the required product.
Ensure you have sufficient testing materials on hand before carrying out the testing.
Necessary testing reports are submitted per task.
You will utilize your specialist knowledge and practical experience of creative design and engineering to produce functional, effective and aesthetically pleasing products and solutions.
Customer-oriented, organizational skills, fast learner and easily adaptable, must be able to work under pressure.
Positive and enthusiastic attitude.

KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATION
National Technical Certificate or similar, alternatively studying towards
Grade 12
Good knowledge about power tools, accessories, hand tools as well as skilled to operate these tools
Understand & apply the basic principles of product testing & evaluation e.g. measuring / recording / practical testing / reporting, including preparations & set-up / cleaning / house keeping

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
1-2 Years’ work experience in a product testing / tool repair environment an advantage
Power tool and accessories knowledge and experience are highly recommended
Critical thinker with problem-solving skills
Work effectively in a team and across various departments
Good time-management skills to plan and prioritize tasks
Great interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
Strong focus on quality and service
Staying up to date with the latest trends, developments and technology

REMUNERATION
Gross package:
Basic salary +- starting from R15 000 p/m
Medical aid: 50% Company contribution for employee, spouse, + children (optional after 3 months) – Any plan of Medihelp & Discovery
Provident fund: 9.4% p/m Company contribution (optional for employee to add additional funds)
Other benefits: Life, disability & funeral cover – Momentum Insurance
Healthy Company benefits: Emotional, financial, physical wellbeing & legal support - Discovery Health