Factory Inspector / Welding Coordinator

Pronel Personnel; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Pronel Personnel seeks a hands-on Factory Inspector – Welding Co‑ordinator to oversee welding quality, ensure ISO 3834 compliance, and support day‑to‑day factory operations in Pietermaritzburg. You will coordinate welding activities, manage Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), inspect welds, sign off quality hold points, and assist with internal ISO audits.

You’ll also handle factory administration, attendance records, vehicle logs, and safety inspections to keep equipment and processes

Qualifications

• SAIW Level 1 Welding Inspector qualification – a certified copy is required.
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• At least 2 years’ welding and fabrication experience, working with mild and stainless steel.
• Working knowledge of ISO 3834.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and experience with an ERP system.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate welding activities and manage Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Inspect and test welds, sign off quality hold points and ensure compliance with ISO 3834 standards.
• Check outsourced machining and fabrication against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identify and quarantine rejected work and assist with internal ISO audits and corrective actions.
• Manage project drawings issued to and returned from the factory.
• Resolve job clocking queries and maintain attendance records.
• Manage leave and sick leave records and compile weekly attendance reports.
• Coordinate driver schedules and maintain vehicle logs, servicing and licensing records.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and statutory inspections are up to date, including pressure vessels, lifting equipment and fire equipment.
• Coordinate monthly safety inspections, risk assessments and incident reporting.
• Ensure equipment maintenance is completed according to schedule.

Skills

Welding inspection

Quality control

ISO 3834

Reading drawings

ERP system

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

SAIW Level 1 Welding Inspector qualification

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

ERP system

MS Office

Job description

Are you passionate about precision, welding quality and keeping factory operations running smoothly?

We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-driven Factory Inspector – Welding Co-ordinator to oversee welding quality, ensure compliance with industry standards and support day-to-day factory operations.

If you have a keen eye for detail, understand welding and fabrication processes, and aren’t afraid to uphold quality standards, this could be the opportunity for you!

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Welding & Quality Control

• Co-ordinate welding activities and manage Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Inspect and test welds, sign off quality hold points and ensure compliance with ISO 3834 standards.
• Check outsourced machining and fabrication against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identify and quarantine rejected work and assist with internal ISO audits and corrective actions.
• Manage project drawings issued to and returned from the factory.

Factory Administration

• Resolve job clocking queries and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Manage leave and sick leave records and compile weekly attendance reports.

Vehicles, Equipment & Safety

• Co-ordinate driver schedules and maintain vehicle logs, servicing and licensing records.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and statutory inspections are up to date, including pressure vessels, lifting equipment and fire equipment.
• Co-ordinate monthly safety inspections, risk assessments and incident reporting.
• Ensure equipment maintenance is completed according to schedule.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• SAIW Level 1 Welding Inspector qualification – a certified copy is required.
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• At least 2 years’ welding and fabrication experience, working with mild and stainless steel.
• Working knowledge of ISO 3834.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and experience with an ERP system.
• A valid driver’s licence.