Brief Role DescriptionTo manage all functions of the SQA (Supplier Quality Auditor) in line with the "Group" Standards and Formel-Q Strategy by ensuring that all company suppliers are evaluated, compliant and supply according to company Group Africa specified requirements. To manage and support the company Sub-Sahara and local content strategies by actively participating and ensuring that focus is applied to strategic suppliers to grow the supplier base in Sub-Sahara and that the correct strategic decision is made in the Local and Central Sourcing Steering Committees (LSC / CSC) to support the localisation project programmes Possible Tasks within this Role• Evaluate the suppliers Quality Process and Product Management System; Manage, support, and guide the supplier's management team.• Compile detailed Audit Reports of all findings from the Audited / evaluated Suppliers.• Advise and support all new proposed and existing Suppliers in their planning and implementation of Production and Quality Systems.• Support and drive the suppliers in the evaluation of their corrective action programs resulting from the Process and Product Audits (VA), Sub-Supplier Management (ULM), Technical Revisions (TRL), Potential Analyses (POT), and Problem Analyses (PA).• Manage all agreed corrective actions developed with new Brownfield/Greenfield suppliers and liaise with the company Internal stakeholders to agree on the suppliers and component developments synergies supporting the New Project sourcing deadlines.• Manage and evaluate suppliers in the SSA regions and update the Group system ISQAD timeously with the outcome of the Audit Activities.• Manage and support the VWGA synergies by auditing suppliers for MAN, Scania and Amarok and provide detailed Audit Reports.• Ensure the correct Audit ratings and Quality status from the Suppliers are entered into GAS-TI.• Be actively involved in making strategic recommendations for the nomination of suppliers to support the LSC/CSC localisation programs.• Manage and drive the Quality Technical Requirements (QTR), establish the risk classifications for the prioritization of A, B and C components in line with your specific product Group released part in line with the Group requirements.• Escalate RED TRL'S (Technical Reviews), Poor Project Related status, Poor Supplier deliver & part Quality performance to Cross functional divisions and drive the corrective actions with their support to improve the compliance.• Manage the VWGA Organisational all Level 3 (Supplier and Part supply disruptions) in the Group TOP-Q escalation meetings for specific released product group parts.Qualification requirementsA National Diploma or degree in an Engineering field (Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Polymer).Experience needed• 5 years Part Quality experience in the automotive industry.• Field experience within the company Supplier, Quality network.• Experience and understanding of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and VDA QMC (Quality Management Systems)Essentials• Ability to communicate at all levels.• Presentation-, report writing-, training skills.• Strong Leadership- and conflict management skills.• Ability to plan and co-ordinate Engineering activities.• A working knowledge of statistical techniques and Quality tools• Proven abilities in problem solving through Quality Core Tools such as 8D, FMEA 's and Control Plans.• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)• In-depth knowledge of component testing/development.• Read and interpret specific part specifications.• This job function entails extensive travel and travel at short notice when requiredAdded Advantage• Valid auditor qualification such as EOQ / VDA 6.3.• Experience or clear understanding of Auditing and Auditing Mythologies.• Having a broad knowledge of Group Systems, Formel-Q Philosophy and Robust manufacturing processes in the different technology/product groupsPlease forward CV and ALL supporting documentation to,
