Quality Controller

About the Role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Controller to drive improvements in product build quality by ensuring adherence to workmanship, process, and quality standards throughout the production lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for verifying production processes, maintaining product traceability, approving product acceptance documentation, and supporting continuous improvement to ensure compliant, reliable and customer‑ready products.

• Minimum Grade 12 with technical subjects, mathematics and physical science.
• Preferably N6 in electronic or mechanical engineering, fine optician or a relevant trade qualification.
• ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management systems training.
• Basic statistical process control (SPC) or equivalent training.
• 1–3 years’ experience applying quality standards within a high‑complexity system development and production environment, preferably within the defence industry.

• Experience in a design, manufacturing and after‑sales support environment.
• Exposure to optical, mechanical and/or electronic design and electro‑optical products.
• Knowledge of product design and assembly processes.
• Understanding of quality control techniques and industry best practices.
• Product inspection, verification and traceability.
• Root cause identification and problem‑solving.
• Quality documentation and build history documentation (BHD) management.
• First article inspection (FAI) and final product acceptance.
• Process auditing and continuous improvement.
• Statistical process control (SPC).

• Verify production documentation, manufacturing processes, product readiness, inspections and first article activities to ensure production processes, personnel and products meet approved quality standards resulting in consistent manufacturing readiness and reliable product quality.

• Monitor production activities, documentation, traceability, testing, corrective actions and process improvements to ensure products consistently comply with quality, workmanship and specification requirements resulting in compliant production outputs and improved manufacturing performance.

• Coordinate quality reporting, non‑conformance communication, quality metrics and stakeholder engagement to ensure quality issues are effectively monitored, communicated and resolved resulting in informed decision‑making and continuous process improvement.

• Perform final product inspections and support customer interactions to ensure products meet all contractual and quality requirements before release resulting in increased customer confidence and product acceptance.

• Drive the upskilling and cross‑skilling of colleagues through knowledge sharing and technical support to ensure workforce capability and operational readiness resulting in improved team performance and sustainable quality standards.

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion in our organisational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

16 July 2026.

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application