Quality Manager (Occupation Code : 121908)
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Description
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the deployment of quality systems and certification processes within an organisation.Tasks
Developing or specifying standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
Participating in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules or potential problems.
Planning test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
Collaborating with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.
Analysing quality control test results and providing feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
Producing reports regarding non-conformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses or quality trends.
Reviewing statistical studies, technological advances or regulatory standards and trends to stay abreast of issues in the field of quality control.
Alternate Occupation Names
Quality Auditor
ETQA Manager
Quality Assurance / Systems Auditor
Quality Manager
Quality Control Manager
Agriculture & Forestry Quality Controller
Quality Systems Coordinator
Quality Certification Manager
Management System Auditor
Learning Pathways
Diploma 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Diploma Admission
Admission into a Diploma requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a diploma or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : General Qualification
Step 4 : General Qualification
Step 5 : Workplace experience
- Workplace experience
Several years of relevant workplace experience may be required before you can become a manager. Supervisory experience will be an advantage.