Junior QA Engineer

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

Y6357469

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

market related

SUMMARY:
This role exists to maintain the integrity of the Quality Management System (QMS) and support ISO 9001 standards.

POSITION INFO:

Junior QA Engineer
Join a fast-paced manufacturing team in Cape Town as a detail-oriented Engineer focused on quality standards and ISO compliance.
Cape Town | Manufacturing | Salary: R26,000 to R35,000 CTC Month Fixed Term Contract

About Our Client
The client is a manufacturing company based in Cape Town. They operate with a focus on quality standards and maintaining a Quality Management System.

The Role: Junior QA Engineer
This role exists to maintain the integrity of the Quality Management System (QMS) and support ISO 9001 standards. The position contributes to the business by conducting internal systems audits, performing root cause analysis on discrepancies, and managing data validation. The main focus areas include compliance checks, customer complaint resolution, and formal report drafting.

Key Responsibilities

Utilize 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment to support quality processes.
Maintain and support ISO 9001 standards within the facility.
Conduct internal systems audits and compliance checks.
Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on system discrepancies and customer complaints.
Draft grammatically perfect audit summaries and formal reports.
Manage data validation and complex reporting using advanced Excel.
Utilize CRM or ERP systems for compliance and reporting tasks.

About You

2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
B.Eng / B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering.
Strong Matric results specifically in Mathematics and English.
High proficiency in Afrikaans.
Advanced Excel skills including Pivot tables and Data Validation.
Own reliable transport.
Exposure to ISO 9001 and experience with CRM or ERP systems.
English proficiency.

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