Quality Inspector

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006306/N

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Quality Inspector – Food Manufacturing Equipment
Engineering / Manufacturing | Quality / ISO 9001
Full-time | On-site | Bellville-South
Our client is a leading manufacturer of specialised equipment used within the food manufacturing industry. Due to urgent operational requirements, they are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to take ownership of the Total Quality Management System and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards across all manufacturing processes.

This is a hands-on role suited to a technically strong quality professional with extensive experience in steel manufacturing and quality systems implementation.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a steel manufacturing or heavy engineering environment
Proven ISO 9001 experience (implementation, maintenance, and auditing)
N6 qualification minimum OR Artisan qualification OR Quality/Engineering diploma
Advantageous: Qualified Artisan (Boilermaker / Fitter & Turner / Toolmaker)
Strong technical, analytical, and documentation skills

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage the Total Quality Management System
Implement and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System through to audit stage
Conduct incoming inspections of all supplier goods
Verify BOMs and ensure correct parts are issued to production
Perform in-process inspections and maintain accurate quality records
Conduct final inspections of all products prior to dispatch
Inspect all imported equipment upon receipt
Maintain records of external quality issues, statistics, and corrective/preventative actions
Register and file inspection reports, NCRs, change proposals, concessions, deviations, and customer complaints
Manage quality documentation, manuals, and control of quality records
Drive corrective and preventative action processes
Develop quality standards, acceptance criteria, control sheets, quality plans, and work instructions
Investigate technical quality problems and manage non-conformance reporting
Manage calibration of measuring instruments and maintain calibration records
Support design, development, and industrialisation of new products
Participate in design reviews, jig qualifications, and project monitoring
Compile quality statistics, graphs, and monthly management reports
Administer quality budgets and monitor quality costs
Train staff and management on ISO 9001 systems and procedures
Handle customer complaints professionally and effectively
Act as Safety Representative and member of the Fire Team

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