Quality and Welding Engineer
Company
RecruitPro Solutions
Location
Gauteng
Via
Adzuna
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Job Description
The Quality and Welding Engineer will oversee fabrication quality, welding processes and compliance across manufacturing operations. The role ensures that structural, mechanical and pressure components are produced to specification, industry standards and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee welding procedures, WPS, PQR and welder qualification processes
• Inspect fabricated components, welds and assemblies against drawings and specifications
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventative actions
• Ensure adherence to ISO standards and internal quality management systems
• Work with manufacturing teams to resolve fabrication issues and improve processes
• Monitor material traceability, documentation and quality records
• Perform dimensional checks, NDT coordination and final inspections
• Provide technical support to production, engineering and project teams
Requirements
• BEng Mechanical or Bachelor of Engineering with a focus on welding, fabrication or quality
• Experience in welding engineering, fabrication quality or heavy industrial manufacturing
• Knowledge of ISO 3834, ISO 9001 and relevant welding codes
• Understanding of NDT processes
• Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation skills
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee welding procedures, WPS, PQR and welder qualification processes
• Inspect fabricated components, welds and assemblies against drawings and specifications
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventative actions
• Ensure adherence to ISO standards and internal quality management systems
• Work with manufacturing teams to resolve fabrication issues and improve processes
• Monitor material traceability, documentation and quality records
• Perform dimensional checks, NDT coordination and final inspections
• Provide technical support to production, engineering and project teams
Requirements
• BEng Mechanical or Bachelor of Engineering with a focus on welding, fabrication or quality
• Experience in welding engineering, fabrication quality or heavy industrial manufacturing
• Knowledge of ISO 3834, ISO 9001 and relevant welding codes
• Understanding of NDT processes
• Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation skills
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
Welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week and 8 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after every 12 months of employment, calculated from the date of engagement.
What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
