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Afrirent Auto Pty Ltd is looking for a Quality Inspector to independently assess, audit and monitor the quality, safety, compliance and operational integrity of vehicles, trailers, tail lifts, maintenance activities and repair processes across the fleet operations to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, legislative requirements, Afrirent standards and quality management principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive quality inspections and audits to verify that fleet assets meet operational, safety, contractual and OEM standards
• Conducts scheduled and ad hoc quality audits on vehicles, trailers and tail lifts
• Performs physical fleet inspections nationally
• Audits job cards and completed repairs
• Verifies the quality of workmanship
• Inspects breakdown repairs and emergency maintenance activities
• Evaluates workshop quality standards
• Assesses vehicle roadworthiness and operational readiness
• Verifies maintenance compliance against OEM standards
• Conducts pre-delivery inspections and return inspections
• Validates the quality of repairs conducted by contractors
• Monitors that all fleet maintenance and repair activities comply with legal, contractual and OEM standards
• Audits compliance with maintenance policies
• Verifies workshop adherence to standards
• Monitors compliance with road safety legislation
• Monitors adherence to OEM maintenance specifications
• Verifies regulatory compliance
• Assesses contractor compliance
• Conducts compliance reviews across the depots
• Participates in external audits
• Identifies underlying causes of fleet failures, recurring defects and maintenance inefficiencies to prevent repeat occurrences
• Investigates major vehicle failures
• Investigates repeat repairs
• Analyses recurring breakdown trends
• Conducts root cause analysis
• Identifies systemic maintenance weaknesses
• Assesses workmanship failures
• Investigates accident-related mechanical issues
• Recommends preventative actions
• Monitors the implementation of corrective measures

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications:

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engineering / Quality Management /Industrial Engineering / Fleet Management
• N3 National Certificate (NQF Level 4) Diesel Mechanic / Truck Technician / Auto Electrician / Trade Test / Red Seal with significant fleet quality experience

Ideal qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7)
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification
• IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Certification
• Root Cause Analysis Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt

EXPERIENCE

Minimum experience:

• 3 years fleet maintenance experience
• 1 - 2 years heavy commercial vehicle experience
• Experience auditing workshops and repair quality
• Experience with trailers and tail lifts
• Experience conducting investigations and root cause analysis
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Pay: From R35 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person