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A senior quality role has opened in Pietermaritzburg for a quality professional with deep experience in heavy commercial vehicles and automotive manufacturing. The position sits inside a new vehicle assembly plant, where the successful candidate will be the person who makes sure every vehicle leaving the line meets the maker’s standards and the country’s regulatory requirements. If you have spent years auditing assembly operations and you enjoy the detail of build quality, this is a role worth a close look.
About the company and the work
The advert is placed by KingsleyIrons Recruitment, a South African recruitment agency whose stated mission is to maximise its clients’ performance by placing only the very best talent. The agency recruits skilled candidates across various industries and places people in permanent and contract positions throughout South Africa. The employer itself is described as an established organisation in the commercial vehicle industry, and the role is based at a new assembly plant in Pietermaritzburg.
The work is centred on vehicle assembly quality. The successful candidate will conduct quality audits, make sure the operation complies with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and regulatory requirements, identify non-conformances, and support corrective actions that improve overall product quality. The advert looks for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong technical knowledge of vehicle manufacturing, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
Role details and duties
The advertised position is a permanent, senior-level Quality Manager role in Pietermaritzburg, with a salary of R75,000 to R100,000 per month. The advert was posted on 29 October 2026 and is shown as expiring in 34 days. The main responsibilities listed in the advert are:
- Conducting incoming, in-process and end-of-line quality audits across vehicle assembly operations.
- Ensuring compliance with OEM assembly standards, technical specifications, quality procedures and work instructions.
- Auditing incoming completely knocked down (CKD) kits and critical components, and ensuring accurate documentation for claims and reporting.
- Identifying quality defects and non-conformances, supporting root cause investigations and tracking corrective actions.
- Maintaining accurate quality records, audit reports and compliance documentation using SAP MES/MRP systems.
- Supporting vehicle homologation processes, regulatory inspections and compliance requirements.
- Working closely with Production, Technical and other operational teams to resolve quality concerns.
- Supporting the review and updating of OEM build instructions, quality procedures and standard operating procedures.
- Promoting quality awareness, defect prevention and continuous improvement across the assembly operation.
The desired skills listed in the advert are auditing, automotive, management, root cause analysis, continuous improvement and stakeholder management.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the advert are listed here. The minimum requirements are:
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- A National Diploma or Degree in Quality Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- A Code EC driver’s licence, which is essential.
- A minimum of 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, which is advantageous.
- ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 Internal Auditor certification, which is advantageous.
- A strong understanding of quality systems, auditing methodologies and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
Where to find and apply safely
This listing is shared for information only. The original advert is on CareerJunction, posted by KingsleyIrons Recruitment, and the Apply button on this page links directly to that original advert. Apply only through the original advert or through the recruiter’s official channels, and be cautious of anyone who asks for payment in exchange for a job. A genuine recruitment process will not ask you to pay a fee to be considered.
Practical tips
Before applying, gather evidence of your audit experience across incoming, in-process and end-of-line stages, and be ready to describe specific defects or non-conformances you identified and how the corrective actions were tracked. If you hold ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 Internal Auditor certification, or you have worked in SKD/CKD assembly operations, make that easy to find on your CV, since the advert names both as advantageous. Check that your Code EC licence is current, and be prepared to discuss your familiarity with NRCS requirements and vehicle homologation, as these are named explicitly in the advert.
How the process works
Applications go through the original CareerJunction advert, where the recruiter will review submissions against the requirements above. Shortlisted candidates can expect to be contacted by KingsleyIrons Recruitment to discuss their experience in automotive quality management, and the process may include further conversations about assembly auditing experience and regulatory knowledge. Keep a copy of the original advert for reference, and confirm the salary, start date and any shift or travel expectations directly with the recruiter before accepting an offer.
Important information
This post is for information only and is not a job offer. Details such as the salary range, the senior level and the expiry window are taken from the original advert as published on 29 October 2026, and the advert is shown as expiring in 34 days, so interested readers should check the original advert promptly for its current status. The site does not employ the successful candidate, does not charge job seekers, and is not responsible for the recruiter’s selection decisions. Always verify the details on the original advert before applying.
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