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Quality Assurance & Control Specialist

South Africa, Gauteng
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Area: South Africa, Gauteng
Sector: Supply Chain
Posted: 3 March 2026

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Quality Assurance & Control Specialist

Picture this: diving into the vibrant world of branded apparel and promotional goodies, where every stitch, logo and gadget counts. This brand-new role puts you at the heart of it all, crafting top-notch quality systems that keep suppliers on point, products flawless and clients grinning from ear to ear.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Kick things off by building a rock-solid QA/QC framework custom-made for apparel and promo items – think golf shirts, T-shirts and corporate wear that wow.

Whip up QA procedures, documentation and keep them sharp as a tack

Scrutinise and green-light samples, artwork, sizing and branding specs before production hits

Assess suppliers, monitor their game and team up with crews inside and out to smash quality targets and client briefs

Shift into quality control mode with hands-on inspections that catch issues early.

Carry out in-line and final checks on apparel and promo gear

Spot defects, dig into root causes and roll out corrective action plans

OK or nix finished products against visual, functional and branding standards

Log non-conformances, report them clearly and pitch smart fixes

Drive compliance, reporting and non-stop upgrades.

Keep spot-on records of inspections, issues and customer vibes

Crank out regular reports to fuel team reviews and improvement drives

Train the squad on quality essentials, pitfalls and best practices

Spot process tweaks to slash errors, waste and keep everything humming

WHAT YOU BRING

Higher qualification in Quality Management or something closely related

3-5 years in QA/QC within apparel, promo products or similar fast-paced scenes

Killer problem-solving, decision-making and analytical chops

Results-focused mindset with an eagle eye for the finest details

Multitasking wizardry across product lines and brands