Welding Inspector / Deputy Coordinator
Company
Penbro Kelnick (Pty) Ltd
Location
Pretoria
Posted
15 days ago
Via
PNet
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Job Description
Introduction
Penbro Kelnick Pty Ltd, part of a large international industrial group, is a specialised engineering and manufacturing company based in Hermanstad, Pretoria West.
We have a permanent position for an Welding Inspector/Deputy Welding Coordinator in the SHERQ Department. If you believe you meet the requirements for this position, then we would appreciate your application.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Inspect weldments to determine if they meet specifications and standards.
• Conduct dimensional checks after fit-up.
• Conduct checks at intervals during welding, as well as dimensional checks to identify distortion.
• Conduct VT and PT inspections.
• Management of external inspection services.
• Document all inspections, computations, results, and feedback provided.
• Validation of welding equipment.
• Participation in technical reviews and audits.
• Support the RWC in maintaining ISO 3834 & EN 15085
• Incoming inspection of materials and consumables.
• Validate welding materials and consumables against certificates and requirements.
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Welding coordinator with basic technical knowledge (Level C) IWS (International Welding Specialist) required.
• Reading and interpretation of engineering & welding drawings.
• Welding specifications and standards
• Quality Management experience
• ISO 9712 Level 2 NDT qualification for VT & PT will be advantageous.
• A welding or engineering background will be of advantage.
• Good eyesight is a requirement for VT (Visual Testing).
• Supervision and technical planning
Package & Remuneration
• Market competitive TCOE remuneration package
• Paid leave
• Pension Fund
• Medical
Interested?
Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be corresponded with.
Penbro Kelnick is an Employment Equity Employer that gives preference to suitably qualified candidates who add to the diversity of the company.
Should you not have had any feedback within 1 (one) week after the closing date, you may consider your application unsuccessful.
The company is under no obligation to fill this position.
Penbro Kelnick Pty Ltd, part of a large international industrial group, is a specialised engineering and manufacturing company based in Hermanstad, Pretoria West.
We have a permanent position for an Welding Inspector/Deputy Welding Coordinator in the SHERQ Department. If you believe you meet the requirements for this position, then we would appreciate your application.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Inspect weldments to determine if they meet specifications and standards.
• Conduct dimensional checks after fit-up.
• Conduct checks at intervals during welding, as well as dimensional checks to identify distortion.
• Conduct VT and PT inspections.
• Management of external inspection services.
• Document all inspections, computations, results, and feedback provided.
• Validation of welding equipment.
• Participation in technical reviews and audits.
• Support the RWC in maintaining ISO 3834 & EN 15085
• Incoming inspection of materials and consumables.
• Validate welding materials and consumables against certificates and requirements.
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Welding coordinator with basic technical knowledge (Level C) IWS (International Welding Specialist) required.
• Reading and interpretation of engineering & welding drawings.
• Welding specifications and standards
• Quality Management experience
• ISO 9712 Level 2 NDT qualification for VT & PT will be advantageous.
• A welding or engineering background will be of advantage.
• Good eyesight is a requirement for VT (Visual Testing).
• Supervision and technical planning
Package & Remuneration
• Market competitive TCOE remuneration package
• Paid leave
• Pension Fund
• Medical
Interested?
Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be corresponded with.
Penbro Kelnick is an Employment Equity Employer that gives preference to suitably qualified candidates who add to the diversity of the company.
Should you not have had any feedback within 1 (one) week after the closing date, you may consider your application unsuccessful.
The company is under no obligation to fill this position.
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.
