Quality Assurance Manager (Chemical Processing)

Recruiter:

Lotus Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000355/MdW

Date posted:

Friday, October 16, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client, a well-established and progressive manufacturer and supplier of specialised binders, emulsions, bitumen, asphalt and slurry products, seeks to employ an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to oversee the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS) across its Southern African operations.

This role requires a technically competent QA professional with extensive experience in ISO 9001:2015 compliance, quality management systems, internal and external auditing, and the ability to drive consistent quality assurance standards across multiple manufacturing and operational facilities.

Please note that candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in Quality Management Systems and auditing, preferably within the manufacturing, emulsion, slurry, binder products or related industrial sectors.

POSITION INFO:
KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION: You will have a relevant tertiary qualification in Quality Management, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related technical discipline, coupled with proven experience in Quality Assurance Management within a manufacturing or industrial environment. You must have sound knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, including implementation, maintenance, auditing and continual improvement. Experience within the bitumen, binder, emulsion, slurry, petrochemical or related road construction materials sector will be highly advantageous. You will have proven experience in managing and maintaining QMS compliance across multiple manufacturing and operational facilities. You must have experience in coordinating and conducting internal quality audits, reviewing QMS documentation and ensuring compliance with established quality policies and procedures. You will have a solid understanding of non-conformance reporting (NCRs), root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions, and customer complaint resolution. You must be able to drive a strong quality culture across departments, ensuring consistent application of quality standards and procedures. You will be responsible for coordinating ISO 9001:2015 Management Review Meetings and reporting on QMS performance, compliance and improvement initiatives to senior management. You must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to engage effectively with production, technical and operational teams. You must be willing and able to travel between manufacturing and depot facilities as operationally required. Should you meet the criteria and wish to apply, please submit your CV, relevant qualifications and supporting documentation for consideration.

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