Quality Manager

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NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEE VACANCY – QUALITY MANAGER We are a leading manufacturer of automotive alloy wheels, situated in Perseverance and supplying to global OEM customers. We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to take ownership of quality across our Casting, Machining, Finishing and Testing operations. You will lead the quality function, safeguard IATF 16949 compliance and be the main quality contact for our customers and group management. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Quality strategy and leadership Set and drive the quality strategy, objectives and KPIs (PPM, scrap, customer complaints, cost of poor quality) Lead, develop and mentor the Quality team, including quality engineers, inspectors and laboratory staff Build a culture of ownership, discipline and continuous improvement from the shop floor to management Quality management system and compliance Maintain and continually improve the QMS in line with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 Lead internal, customer and certification body audits, including VDA 6.3 process audits Ensure effective use of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA and SPC Customer and stakeholder management Represent quality in customer meetings, audits and launch activities Manage customer complaints through root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa) and sustainable corrective actions Coordinate with BORBET Group and internal departments on quality requirements and reporting Process and product quality Oversee quality across the full wheel process: casting, heat treatment, machining, deburring, painting or finishing, leak testing and final inspection Ensure product validation and testing meet customer and regulatory requirements (e.g. dimensional, X-ray, mechanical and fatigue testing) Lead cross-functional problem solving and improvement projects to reduce defects, scrap and rework Support supplier quality and incoming material control QUALIFICATIONS ➢ Tertiary Degree in Quality, Engineering, Production or a related field ➢ MBA would be advantageous ➢ Quality Assurance and\/or Quality Auditor certification (advantageous) WORK EXPERIENCE o Minimum 8 years in quality management in the automotive industry, with at least 5 years in a managerial role o Thorough knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and VDA 6.3 o Strong working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, 8D, 5 Why and Ishikawa o Proven experience hosting customer and certification audits o Experience leading multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams o Casting, machining or surface finishing experience (advantageous) o Experience in process definition, process documentation, process evaluation and continuous improvement. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES ✓ Strong leadership, coaching and team-building ability ✓ Excellent communication, presentation and moderation skills ✓ Sound analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities ✓ Ability to build trust and cooperation at all levels, from operators to customers and executives ✓ Strong decision making, collaboration and risk management ✓ Ability to deal with and handle conflict ✓ Able to work across and with all levels ✓ Able to stand your ground and to hold people accountable ✓ Able to develop their direct employees to spread their wings ✓ Computer literacy and valid South African driver’s licence (essential) ✓ Basic German (advantageous) If you feel that you meet these requirements, please submit your CV or application form with the relevant proof of qualifications and a covering letter to the Human Resources Manager or apply no later than 27 October 2026 . This is a staff graded position and the company reserves the right not to appoint should a suitable candidate not be found. The appointment will be made in line with the Company Employment Equity goals and objectives. AM’s and AF’s , are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be prepared to undergo external assessments as part of the selection process. Ensure that your Ditto profile is up to date with correct cell phone number and email address. Check your spam emails during the recruitment process, as communication will be sent via the system. If you don’t hear from us by 20 November 2026, please consider your application as unsuccessful. SATHA NAIDOO HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER