Overview
Quality Assurance Intern Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Quality Assurance Intern
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Recruiter:
MC Technology Staffing
Job Ref:
JHB000924/KdV
Date posted:
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Company in digital ink manufacturing, is looking for a Quality Assurance Intern to join their team based at their branch in Ottery, Cape Town.
POSITION INFO:
This role is ideal for a recent industrial engineering graduate or a related scientific field who wants to build practical QA experience in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect and test packaging materials including bottles, pouches, and labels for quality and compliance.
- Support the QA team in maintaining accurate records of packaging inspections.
- Assist with verification of packaging accuracy, batch coding, and compliance with product specifications.
- Help monitor production processes to ensure packaging meets quality standards.
- Support investigations of non-conforming packaging and assist with corrective actions.
- Assist in compiling reports and data analysis related to packaging quality.
- Involvement in process improvements including time studies
- Be a part of project commissioning teams to assess the performance of equipment and assisting with SOP creation and training
- Collect and analyse production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement
- Conduct time studies and assist in efficiency improvement projects
- Support engineers with testing, trials, and validation of new processes or products
Minimum Requirements:
- A BSc or BTech in industrial engineering, quality or related field.
- Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
- Good organisational and record-keeping abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Basic communication skills and willingness to learn.
What The Company Offers:
- Hands-on experience in a digital ink manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to quality systems, process compliance, and documentation practices.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced QA professionals.
- Opportunity to build skills for a career in Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Packaging.