Quality Management Systems Administrator

SUMMARY:
Quality Management Systems Administrator

POSITION INFO:

A well known Industrial engineering manufacturer based in Durban specialising in design, tooling and manufacturing for over 3 decades. They are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the role of QMES Administrator. The purpose of this role is to focus on maintaining and improving the quality management system within the organization. These responsibilities ensure that the QMES Administrator plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the quality management system, aligning with the strategic goals of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management System Maintenance

• Ensure the QMS complies with IATF 16949 standards.
• Regularly update and maintain QMS documentation.
• Conduct internal audits to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement. Analyse current processes and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to address non-conformities.
• Perform Internal system Audits in line with IATF 16949 requirements as per IA schedule.
• Conduct manufacturing process audits in line with customer specific requirements and BAM requirements as per audit schedule.
• Provide training to staff on QMS procedures and best practices.
• Support various departments in understanding and implementing QMS requirements.
• Ensure that customer requirements are understood and met.
• Document and address customer complaints and feedback.
• Logging of customer complaints.
• Issuing of Corrective actions request
• Follow up on Corrective action status
• Prepare and present reports on QMS performance to top management.
• Communicate the importance of quality and compliance throughout the organization.
• Stay updated with relevant regulations and standards.
• Ensure the organization’s practices comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
• Lead initiatives

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• National Diploma (ND) or equivalent technical tertiary qualification/s – Quality or Engineering
• 2-5 years of Previous QMES Administrator experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the Control of documents procedure of the QMES
• Understanding of Customer portals
• IATF 16949 internal auditing
• ISO 19011 guidelines for auditing management systems
• 2-5 years’ experience with auditing manufacturing processes

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Finance for non-financial managers.
• Conflict management.
• Setting of KPIs.
• Excellent management reporting skills – both written and visual.
• Excel – intermediate
• PowerPoint – intermediate
• Word – intermediate
• Outlook – intermediate

If you are interested and meet the requirements kindly submit your application to or before 4 July 2025