High Pressure Test Shop Supervisor

Linde plc; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas company in Germiston is seeking a Supervisor for their Gas Test Station. In this role, you will ensure compliance with legal requirements, oversee operations, and manage the training of staff. The ideal candidate should have relevant technical qualifications, experience in gas test stations, and a comprehensive understanding of gas cylinder regulations. Join a team committed to integrity and innovation.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months working experience within a gas test station.
• Detailed knowledge of hazards and procedures associated with gas cylinders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate supervision and compliance at the Gas Test Station.
• Conduct periodic self-audits and implement corrective actions.
• Update branch work instructions and procedures as needed.

Skills

Experience in gas test stations

Knowledge of gas cylinder regulations

Training and competence assessment skills

Mechanical discipline qualification

Education

Technical qualification with apprenticeship

Job description

Posted on: 11/10/2025 - Apply before: 11/15/2025

• As the supervisor, you ensure adequate supervision and compliance to legal requirements with respect to the operation of the Gas Test Station
• You ensure that no external influences are brought to bear on the test shop or its personnel that will affect its independence, impartially and integrity
• Ensure that Test Shop maintenance is covered by a maintenance management system and, where necessary, that plant and equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturing instructions and OEM requirements
• Ensure that all Test Shop operators receive training and competence assessment in the work activities which they have to perform, with specific emphasis on any risk control procedures identified by the general risk assessment
• Proactively, update branch work instructions and procedures in line with modifications to Test Shop facilities and activities and any residual risks identified by the general risk assessment
• Furthermore, you ensure periodic self-audits are undertaken for the test shop and corrective actions implemented and participate in the site quality management review with specific emphasis on the Test shop

What makes you great

• You possess a relevant experience and or technical qualification, with a completed apprenticeship of full learnership under a mechanical discipline, at least 12 months working experience within a gas test station directly relation to pressure receptacle inspection, testing and management of the gas test station
• You have detailed knowledge of the hazards, procedures and equipment associated with gas cylinders
• You are familiar with the general requirements of standards and regulations for cylinders inspected and tested by the Test Shop. (SANS 1825, SANS 10019, ISO17020, SANS 18119, EN 14876 as well as SANS Documents – R-03, R04, F -147, R76, TR-86-02, Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and LiDAP chapters specific to container maintenance and test shop)

Why you will love working with us

Afrox is a market leader in gases and welding products and part of Linde. Integrity, compliance and ethics are driving forces behind our dealings with customers. Afrox employees take pride in what they do and turn every challenge into an opportunity.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Have we inspired you? Lets talk about it

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application via our online job market.

Application closing date: 15th November 2025

Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the company. It is the company’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representatively in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. The company reserves the right to withdraw posts, if by doing so, the interests of the Company will be best served. Afrox, a Linde company acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.