Description:
Junior QA Engineer â Cape TownEngineering | Manufacturing | Quality AssuranceFixed-Term Contract | On-site | 12 months Our client, a well-established engineering and manufacturing company based in Cape Town, is seeking a technically strong Junior QA Engineer to join their quality and engineering team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role focuses on product quality assurance, risk analysis, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, production, and quality control teams to ensure product performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities:- Assist with root cause analysis on product non-conformances and implement corrective action plans
- Perform in-depth technical testing to identify product design and process improvements
- Evaluate product warranty claims and recurring customer issues
- Conduct real-time quality checks throughout manufacturing processes
- Implement sampling plans and inspection protocols
- Participate in supplier audits and internal systems audits
- Maintain product performance databases and quality documentation
- Generate reports and presentations summarising findings and improvement recommendations
- Identify and communicate deviations from quality standards
- Support risk assessments and update mitigation plans
- Assist in developing and monitoring corrective and preventative action plans (CAPA)
- Facilitate communication of product changes and quality feedback to customers
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production
- Matric with strong marks in English and Mathematics
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (BEng)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
- ISO 9001 knowledge and Quality Management System awareness
- Exposure to internal audits or compliance checks
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft professional reports
- Proficient in Afrikaans (English advantageous)
- Own reliable transport
Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is POPIA compliant. All personal information is processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act for recruitment purposes only.
Requirements:
- Assist with root cause analysis on product non-conformances and implement corrective action plans
- Perform in-depth technical testing to identify product design and process improvements
- Evaluate product warranty claims and recurring customer issues
- Conduct real-time quality checks throughout manufacturing processes
- Implement sampling plans and inspection protocols
- Participate in supplier audits and internal systems audits
- Maintain product performance databases and quality documentation
- Generate reports and presentations summarising findings and improvement recommendations
- Identify and communicate deviations from quality standards
- Support risk assessments and update mitigation plans
- Assist in developing and monitoring corrective and preventative action plans (CAPA)
- Facilitate communication of product changes and quality feedback to customers
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production
- Matric with strong marks in English and Mathematics
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (BEng)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
- ISO 9001 knowledge and Quality Management System awareness
- Exposure to internal audits or compliance checks
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft professional reports
- Proficient in Afrikaans (English advantageous)
- Own reliable transport
20 Feb 2026;
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