Junior QA Engineer

Junior QA Engineer (12 month contract)

Recruiter:
Persona Staff.

Job /N.

Date posted:
Friday, February 20, 2026.

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa.

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.

• 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

• 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

To apply, please send your CV to Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd. The company is POPIA compliant. All personal information is processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act for recruitment purposes only.