Junior QA Engineer (12 month contract)

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006356/CS

Date posted:

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Junior QA Engineer – Cape Town
Engineering | Manufacturing | Quality Assurance
Fixed-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.

POSITION INFO:
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
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

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