Available Vacancies

Location: Alrode
Type of employment: Permanent

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Fill and flatten rivet holes;
• Position, align, fit, and attach structural parts, including spars, ribs, brackets, and skins, using riveting techniques;
• Route and install internal wing components, including ailerons, flaps, fuel lines, and wiring harnesses;
• Maintain accurate build records and defect reports.

Essential Requirements:

• Matric;
• Good communication skills;
• Strong proficiency with pneumatic and hand tools (e.g. cleco fasteners, bucking bars, pneumatic riveters, calipers, and micrometers);
• Must possess excellent manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to stand, crouch, and lift heavy assembled wings during the assembly process;
• Willingness to work overtime when required;
• Reliable and trustworthy.

Location: Tedderfield and Alrode
Type of employment: Permanent

Key Responsibility Areas:

Quality Strategy and Transformation

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with Sling’s premium market positioning;
• Drive the transition to a measurable, data-driven quality management system (QMS);
• Establish clear quality KPI’s and dashboards (e.g. defect rates, rework, first-pass yield, customer returns);
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar.

Quality Systems and Compliance

• Own and continuously improve the company’s QMS;
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulatory standards (e.g. SACAA, or as applicable);
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP’s), inspection plans, and quality documentation;
• Drive audit readiness and manage internal and external audits.

Production and Process Quality

• Work closely with production to ensure process capability and repeatability;
• Implement in-process quality controls and reduce reliance on end-of-line inspection;
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects and non-conformance;
• Reduce rework and scrap through structured problem-solving.

Supplier and Incoming Quality

• Establish and manage supplier quality standards and performance metrics;
• Implement robust incoming inspection systems, and supplier audits;
• Work with procurement and suppliers to improve material quality and consistency.

Customer Quality and Feedback

• Develop systems to capture and analyse customer feedback, warranty issues, and field performance;
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvements based on real-world aircraft performance.

Team Leadership and Culture

• Lead, mentor, and develop the quality team;
• Foster a company-wide culture of quality ownership, where quality is built in—not inspected in;
• Train cross-functional teams on quality principles, standards, and best practices.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field;
• 3 years’ experience in quality management within manufacturing;
• Proven experience implementing or transforming a QMS;
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, root cause analysis);
• Experience working with regulated industries (preferably aerospace, automotive, or similar high-precision sectors);
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence change.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in aviation or aerospace manufacturing;
• Familiarity with airworthiness and regulatory frameworks;
• Certification in Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or equivalent;
• Experience building quality dashboards and using data analytics tools.

Key Attributes

• Experience in growing and developing teams toward high performance;
• Relentless attention to detail and commitment to excellence;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset;
• Hands-on, practical approach to quality in a production environment;
• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change;
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Location: Alrode
Type of employment: Permanent

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Assist senior technicians with mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks;
• Perform routine inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting on aircraft production equipment;
• Help with the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and electrical systems;
• Support production schedules by ensuring equipment is operational;
• Follow safety protocols and contribute to a safe working environment;
• Keep accurate records of work done and materials used.

Essential Requirements:

• Millwright or Electrical Trade (or equivalent);
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems;
• Good communication skills;
• Must be able to work overtime as and when required;
• Experience in maintenance or manufacturing environment is advantageous;
• A valid driver’s license is an advantage.

Location: Alrode
Type of employment: Permanent

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Cleaning and deburring of parts;
• Aluminum stock count and covering;
• Flat pattern checks;
• Loading and offloading material into containers;
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping in line with the company’s 5S policy;
• Performing ad-hoc tasks as assigned by management.

Essential Requirements:

• Matric;
• Proficiency in English (read, write, speak);
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work under pressure and be proactive;
• Technical background (advantageous);
• Related work experience (advantageous).

Location: Alrode
Type of employment: Permanent

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Daily picking of parts for allocated kits in accordance with build specifications and production schedules;
• Ensure all picking activities are completed accurately and within required timeframes;
• Maintain bin locations and replenish stock in line with 5S standards;
• Verify that picking slips correspond with scanned transfers;
• Ensure the condition and quality of all picked parts meet required standards;
• Record and report out-of-stock items and back orders;
• Pick back-ordered parts to ensure maximum kit completeness;
• Participate in stock takes and report stock variances and queries;
• Always maintain good housekeeping standards within the stores department;
• Assist team members as required to ensure kits are completed within schedule deadlines.

Essential Requirements:

• Matric;
• Minimum of 2 years’ picking experience within a warehouse environment;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office;
• Willingness and ability to work weekends when required.