Quality Engineer Welding Department (Automotive Industry)
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Quality Engineer Welding Department (Automotive Industry)
Pinetown KZN
Key Details Extracted
Main Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement welding quality plans.
• Monitor welding activities and ensure compliance with ISO, ASME, AWS, and other standards.
• Conduct inspections of welds, materials, and processes.
• Manage welding documentation, including WPS (Welding Procedure Specification), PQR (Procedure Qualification Record), and WPQ (Welder Performance Qualification).
• Lead investigations of welding-related defects and ensure corrective/preventive actions.
• Provide technical support and training to welders and production teams.
Requirements/Qualifications:
• Engineering degree or diploma (Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Welding preferred).
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI/IWE or equivalent) advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, etc.).
• Familiarity with NDT methods (RT, UT, MT, PT).
• Minimum years of welding/quality experience .
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Good communication for liaising with production, clients, and auditors.
• Knowledge of safety, quality management systems, and continuous improvement.
Pinetown KZN
Key Details Extracted
Main Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement welding quality plans.
• Monitor welding activities and ensure compliance with ISO, ASME, AWS, and other standards.
• Conduct inspections of welds, materials, and processes.
• Manage welding documentation, including WPS (Welding Procedure Specification), PQR (Procedure Qualification Record), and WPQ (Welder Performance Qualification).
• Lead investigations of welding-related defects and ensure corrective/preventive actions.
• Provide technical support and training to welders and production teams.
Requirements/Qualifications:
• Engineering degree or diploma (Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Welding preferred).
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI/IWE or equivalent) advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, etc.).
• Familiarity with NDT methods (RT, UT, MT, PT).
• Minimum years of welding/quality experience .
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Good communication for liaising with production, clients, and auditors.
• Knowledge of safety, quality management systems, and continuous improvement.
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.
