YES Intern - Quality Administrator

The Quality Administrator Intern will support the Quality Department in maintaining and improving product and process quality standards. This hands on role includes inspections, audits, and documentation reviews to ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry standards such as Mastercard Card Quality Management (CQM), ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and PCI.

The key responsibilities of the position are as follows, but not limited to:

• Conduct weekly inspections of warehouse and production areas to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Review job cards and production records for accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in incoming goods inspections to verify conformity to specifications.
• Perform weekly 5S audits and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Verify compliance with internal Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist the Head of Quality in monitoring and managing the Quality Management System.
• Assist in data collection and analysis for quality metrics and KPIs.
• Support training initiatives related to quality standards and procedures.
• Help maintain document control systems and ensure version accuracy.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, CQM, and PCI standards.

To be considered for this role under the "Yes4Youth" Learnership program, the following requirements are non negotiable:

• Must be unemployed at the time of contracting.
• Must be between the ages of 18 - 34.
• Must meet the definition of "Black People," as defined in the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003, as amended.
• Must not have previously participated in a "Yes4Youth" program.

• Higher certificate, NQF 6 or equivalent in Quality Management, Industrial engineering or a related field

Minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience in a similar role (internship or learnership experience will be considered).

• MS Office (Outlook/ Project / Word / Excel / PowerPoint/SharePoint/PowerBI).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills is a prerequisite
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., 5S, ISO standards) is a plus
• Must be able to handle pressurised situations. Time management skills to meet required deadlines. (essential).
• Business etiquette and professional conduct is essential.