Quality Inspector (Automotive Components) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Coega, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 8 hours ago
Full-time Automotive
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Job Description

Work on the line where every station counts, at the exhaust and catalytic converter plant in Coega. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Location: Coega, Eastern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What your day looks like

  • Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step
  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station
  • Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
  • Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
  • Rotate between stations as the team leader plans

Must-haves

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

Helpful, not essential

  • Basic computer skills
  • Previous experience in an automotive plant

What's in it for you

  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Transport from nearby townships on some routes
  • Learnership opportunities toward an artisan trade

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Coega really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your ID book or card, proof of address plus Grade 12 results.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Coega; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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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
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCoega, Eastern Cape
CategoryAutomotive
Experience2+ years
Posted12 October 2026
Closing Date13 November 2026
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