Quality Manager Reference No: 827784 | Camperdown | Posted on: 29 October 2026
Description/Synopsis: An established organisation in the commercial vehicle industry is looking for an experienced Quality Auditor to join their new assembly plant. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with a strong background in heavy commercial vehicles or automotive manufacturing to play a key role in maintaining high quality standards across vehicle assembly operations. The successful candidate will conduct quality audits, ensure compliance with OEM specifications and regulatory requirements, identify non-conformances and support corrective actions to improve overall product quality. We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong technical knowledge of vehicle manufacturing and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent. National Diploma or Degree in Quality Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field. Code EC driver's licence essential Minimum 10 years' experience within the heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) or automotive manufacturing industry Proven experience in automotive quality management environments Familiarity with South African regulatory requirements including NRCS and vehicle homologation standards Experience within SKD/CKD assembly operations advantageous ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 Internal Auditor certification advantageous Strong understanding of quality systems, auditing methodologies, and manufacturing processes Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills Main Responsibilities: Conduct incoming, in-process and end-of-line quality audits across vehicle assembly operations. Ensure compliance with OEM assembly standards, technical specifications, quality procedures and work instructions. Audit incoming CKD kits and critical components, ensuring accurate documentation for claims and reports. Identify quality defects and non-conformances, support root cause investigations and track corrective actions through to resolution. Maintain accurate quality records, audit reports and compliance documentation using SAP MES/MRP systems. Support vehicle homologation processes, regulatory inspections and compliance requirements. Work closely with Production, Technical and other operational teams to resolve quality concerns and improve manufacturing processes. Support the review and updating of OEM build instructions, quality procedures and SOPs. Promote quality awareness, defect prevention and continuous improvement across the assembly operation.
Salary: R900000 to R1200000

