Quality Inspector (Automotive Components) – Permanent

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Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
Posted 53 min ago
Contract Automotive
R9 000 – R11 500/month
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Job Description

Work on the line where every station counts, at the seat and interior trim plant in Prospecton. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll be based at a seat and interior trim plant in Prospecton. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What you'll actually do

  • Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
  • Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station
  • Rotate between stations as the team leader plans
  • Keep your station clean using 5S rules
  • Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
  • Load and unload robotic welding cells safely

Must-haves

  • Can follow written and visual work instructions
  • Good eyesight and hand coordination
  • Able to stand for a full shift and do repeat tasks without losing focus
  • Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
  • Able to pass a basic literacy and numeracy test
  • Grade 12 certificate

Nice if you have

  • Previous experience in an automotive plant
  • Forklift licence for material handling

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your ID book or card plus Grade 12 results.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

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Tips to get shortlisted

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

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Job details
SalaryR9 000 – R11 500/month
Job TypeContract
LocationProspecton, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryAutomotive
Experience1+ years
Posted14 November 2026
Closing Date17 December 2026
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