Quality Control Manager

About the role

To oversee QA/QC activities in operational area. To control legal documentation as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement QA / QC programmes for field staff.
• Manage the accredited Ex. certification mark scheme for Sasol Group mining central workshops in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Implement, maintain, and lead continuous improvement of quality management system with focus finished goods.
• Create quality inspection reports in the field.
• Administer and maintain automation scripts and review product changes across different BUs.
• Coordinate with product owners to provide efficient feedback.
• Align equipment provided by manufacturers / suppliers and subcontractors with the principle of explosion protection.
• Qualify new suppliers through an audit of their facilities and / or evaluation of their capabilities and business practices.
• Set requirements for raw material or intermediate products for suppliers and monitor their compliance.
• Perform internal and external audits of QC systems and repair procedures according to mark scheme requirements.
• Evaluate and detect quality trends to identify significant problems, and obtain / recommend appropriate action to be taken.
• Compile and amend legal flameproof certification reports in adherence to SANS IEC specifications.
• Approve design specifications and technical drawings within area of responsibility. Oversee compliance with legal requirements about MHSA reg. 21.
• Review and assess technical reports on data accuracy, relevancy, and completeness.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the project quality management system. Implement improvements when required.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks. Implement corrective action plan to avoid downtime.
• Provide expertise and leadership to quality team.
• Escalate quality issues to business leaders and senior management in a timely manner.
• Apply evidence-based SHE practices in alignment with set standards for safe operations.
• Implement Sasol Group's risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the quality of products.
• Continuously improve own skills and knowledge.
• Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.
• Manage team performance and development formally and informally based on standard practices in use across Sasol Group.
• Identify and activate learning as required based on individual and collective needs.

Requirements

• Matric / N3 with Mathematics & Science
• BTech University Bachelors Degree (South Africa) - wish
• Higher / Advanced Diploma (South Africa) - wish
• Experience: 7+ relevant years
• Experience: 3+ relevant years as a Foreman / Quality Inspector
• Knowledge of the ISO 9001 Quality Management standard