Quality Inspector (Automotive Components)

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Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract Automotive
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Job Description

Quality and speed go together at this wiring harness factory in Vanderbijlpark. You'll be part of that. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll report in Vanderbijlpark. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

  • Keep your station clean using 5S rules
  • Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
  • Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station
  • Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
  • Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
  • Load and unload robotic welding cells safely

You'll need

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

Nice if you have

  • Forklift licence for material handling
  • Basic computer skills
  • NQF 2 in Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly through merSETA

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): Grade 12 results plus proof of address.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Vanderbijlpark.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Many plants recruit through learnerships first. Watch for merSETA learnership adverts and apply early.
  • 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 TypeContract
LocationVanderbijlpark, Gauteng
CategoryAutomotive
Experience3+ years
Posted10 November 2026
Closing Date6 December 2026
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