Quality Assurance and HR Officer

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Job Title: Quality Assurance and HR Officer
Department: Quality Assurance / Human Resources
Location: Westmead, Pinetown, Durban
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract – 1 to 6 Months, with option to renew by agreement
Working Hours: 07:30 to 16:30 | On Site
Salary: R10,000 CTC neg, depending on experience


About Us
Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries.

Our client, an established manufacturing company, is seeking a practical and detail-oriented Quality Assurance and HR Officer to coordinate quality systems and oversee routine HR administration for a small team. The successful candidate will maintain accurate records, support audits, follow up on corrective actions and ensure agreed quality and HR procedures are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain controlled procedures, inspection records, training records and audit schedules for applicable ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 22716 and FSC requirements.
• Conduct approved quality checks, record non-conformances, support traceability exercises and coordinate corrective actions and customer complaint records.
• Prepare audit evidence and follow up on outstanding actions with process owners and appropriately qualified technical advisers.
• Maintain employee files, onboarding records, leave and attendance records, training schedules and authorised payroll inputs.
• Coordinate recruitment administration and performance reviews while supporting managers with approved HR procedures.
• Maintain compliance calendars and support POPIA recordkeeping under the designated responsible person.

Minimum Requirements

• Practical experience in manufacturing quality administration or ISO systems, together with HR administration experience.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, document control, inspections and corrective actions.
• Exposure to ISO 22000, ISO 22716 or FSC will be advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Excellent recordkeeping and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills with the confidence to follow up with colleagues and process owners.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.
• A relevant Quality Assurance or HR qualification will be advantageous.
• Experience within the printing, packaging or manufacturing industry will be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of quality systems and document control.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage quality and HR responsibilities simultaneously.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a practical, organised and detail-oriented Quality Assurance and HR Officer who can manage both quality administration and day-to-day HR support within a small manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate must be comfortable maintaining records, preparing for audits, following up on corrective actions and supporting managers with HR administration.
Success in the role will be measured through reliable quality and HR records, audit readiness, compliance and timely follow-through. Specialist legal advice and technical approvals will remain with appropriately qualified and authorised individuals.
Agreed objectives and structured performance reviews will form part of the appointment.

What is on Offer

• Salary of R10,000 CTC neg, depending on experience.
• Fixed-term contract of 1 to 6 months, with the option to renew by agreement.
• Opportunity to gain experience across both Quality Assurance and Human Resources.
• Exposure to quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• On-site position based in Westmead, Pinetown, Durban.

How to Apply
Send CV: [Email Address Removed]
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Note: If you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.






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Desired Skills:

• HR Officer
• Quality Assurance
• Manufacturing