Junior QA Engineer (12 month contract)

Cape Town Northern Suburbs
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering
Reference: CPT006356/CS

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Employer: Persona Staff

Junior QA Engineer â€“ Cape TownEngineering | Manufacturing | Quality AssuranceFixed-Term Contract | On-site | 12 monthsÂ 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.Â 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

Requirements:

Matric with strong marks in English and Mathematics
Bachelorâs degree in mechanical engineering (BEng)
Minimum 2 yearsâ 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

craig@personastaff.co.za

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Vision
PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.

We recruit in the following industries:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision Staff

Services offered:
To our clients:-
Recruitment of permanent staff at all levels
In depth staff selection
Salary surveys
Advertising of available positions
Comprehensive interviewing
Screening of potential candidates according to client’s specifications
Reference checks (on possible candidate)
ITC checks (on possible candidate)
Criminal checks (on possible candidate)
More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
Preparing of Job descriptions
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To possible candidate and job seekers:-
Professional resume
Regular correspondence
Interviewing tips
Summary of client information
Assistance to find the perfect job