Quality Inspector (Automotive Components)

How2Apply Talent Network
Brackenfell, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time Automotive
R10 250 – R13 000/month
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Job Description

You'll build parts or whole vehicles on a moving line at the exhaust and catalytic converter plant in Brackenfell. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Home base is an exhaust and catalytic converter plant on the Brackenfell side of Western Cape. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

The work, day to day

  • Assemble components at your station within the line cycle time
  • Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
  • Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
  • Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step
  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station
  • Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears

Must-haves

  • Can follow written and visual work instructions
  • Good eyesight and hand coordination
  • Able to pass a basic literacy and numeracy test
  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Lives close enough to reach the plant on time for every shift

Extra points for

  • NQF 2 in Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly through merSETA
  • Previous experience in an automotive plant

What's in it for you

  • Learnership opportunities toward an artisan trade
  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Shift allowance and paid overtime
  • Transport from nearby townships on some routes

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: proof of address plus certified copy of your ID book or card.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Put your maths and English marks on your CV. Plants often use them to screen before the assessment.
  • Include any factory or line work you have done, even outside the car industry. It shows you can handle shift work.

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Job details
SalaryR10 250 – R13 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBrackenfell, Western Cape
CategoryAutomotive
Experience2+ years
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date28 October 2026
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