Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Quality Inspector who has experience in ensuring products & services meet manufacturing & quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

Meshco is a third generation, family-owned and managed Company. This means stability for our Employees and their families. It also means that you will be part of a company with plenty of opportunity to develop, whilst helping to shape our future. The average number of years our people have been with us is over 12 years, something that we are very proud of.

For the past 60 years, Meshco has been manufacturing quality wire products for its customers. Your work will enable future development of your province, country, and the rest of the world. Our products are found here, and overseas, in stadiums and bridges, they hold up the fresh produce that grace our tables, they keep miners safe underground, and our fencing products secure those who matter to you most. More likely than not, when you see a fence or concrete structure in Cape Town; our products are involved.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducting Product Tests:

Carefully test products to detect any defects or deviations from specifications. This involves:

Performing visual and measurement tests on products.

Using testing/measuring equipment (e.g., micrometer, vernier, tape measure, scale, etc).

Conducting routine inspection checks (incoming receiving, first-off, in-process, dispatch, & finished goods storage).

Documentation and Reporting:

Accurate documentation is crucial for tracking product quality and accountability. Key tasks include:

Maintaining records of inspections and product audit findings.

Root cause findings (e.g. 5 Why or Fishbone) & recording nonconformities in an 8D report / nonconformance document.

Preparing detailed and accurate quality reports (including product quality issues, quarantined products).

Communicating findings to production team & quality management.

Compliance and Standards Evaluation:

Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards is a primary responsibility:

Understanding regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO 9001:2015) - advantageous.

Suggestions on corrective actions to meet compliance standards.

Collaborating with production staff to ensure standards are followed (e.g. SOPs, Work Instructions, Standard QMS Forms, Maintenance Sheets).

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Thorough understanding of the principles and practice of Quality Control. Experience in ISO certified organization - advantageous. Proven experience in using measuring equipment (essential). A self-starter, capable of working without direct supervision and maintaining high performance. Proven background of in-process quality inspection, with the ability to detect faults and draw possible causes. Team collaboration skills to ensure effectiveness of quality objectives. Ability to read and write data, identify issues and provide improvement recommendations, Attention to detail. Written and oral communication skills include an ability to communicate with all levels in the organization. Goal driven. Proficiency of Microsoft Office including Excel, & Word - advantageous. Professional approach to working with colleagues at all levels. Ability to influence change in production level.

REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Matric / Equivalent (essential) Post-Matric Technical Diploma - advantageous Minimum of 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment (essential - preferably metal industry)
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements should email their CV to wisani@meshco.co.za. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 1st September 2025

The company reserves the right not to make an appointment. Recruitment and selection will be made in terms of the Company Employment Equity and Equal Opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Quality Control: 3 years (Required)
Language:

English and Afrikaans (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Cape Town, Western Cape (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

This application is open to applicants available in the Cape Town region with the ability to commute to and from the factory.
Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Quality Management: 5 years (Required)
Language:

English and Afrikaans (Required)
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/09/01