QA Manager (Steelworks and Steel Construction)

Bilnor Labour; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and steel firm in Pretoria is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee all welding documentation and quality assurance processes. The role requires 5 years of experience in construction, a Trade Certificate in Welding, and strong team management skills. You will manage multiple QA/QC teams, compile documentation, and ensure compliance with project requirements. This position offers an opportunity to impact production quality significantly.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a construction environment.
• Strong understanding of QA / QC processes and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple QA / QC teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all welding documentation and QA / QC processes.
• Oversee Floor QC Inspectors and Welding Inspectors.
• Compile complete QA / QC data files.
• Issue NCRs and conduct investigations.
• Monitor quality of welding consumables and equipment.

Skills

Welding documentation

Quality assurance processes

Team management

Inspection workflows

Organisational skills

Vendor management

Education

Trade Certificate - Welding

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Job description

SUMMARY :

Bilnor Staffing Solutions is recruiting a Quality Assurance Manager for a structural steel and construction environment based in Pretoria.

The role focuses on managing all welding documentation, QA / QC processes, inspections, reporting, NCR investigations and data file control across in-house and site operations.

• South African Citizens and those living in the area will be preferred

POSITION INFO :

Key Responsibilities

Welding Documentation & Certification

• Certify and maintain all in-house and site welding documentation.
• Keep all records up to date and ensure correct filing for audits and project requirements.

Team Oversight

• Manage Floor QC Inspectors, Welding Inspectors, Coating Inspectors and Site QC Inspectors.
• Review inspector reports and photographs, complete the office‑based sections, and prepare final versions for printing and scanning.

Tender & Project QA Requirements

• Manage QA requirements during tenders and project setup, including weld details, NDT requirements, inspection requests and corrosion protection requirements.
• Compare tender allowances with quotes from relevant vendors (e.g., Dram, IPS).
• Arrange Stevensons or Stoncor warranties and request updated vendor quotations when required.

QA Documentation & Data Control

• Compile complete QA / QC data files.
• Maintain record keeping for all QA / QC documentation, As‑Built Drawings (with Dumisani), Material Certifications and Delivery Notes (with Sharron).
• Support all QA / QC activities across production and fabrication, both in‑house and outsourced.

Non‑Conformance & Investigations

• Issue NCRs and conduct investigations to determine causes and corrective actions.

Consumables & Equipment Quality Control

• Monitor and check quality of welding consumables, abrasive disks and similar items.
• Identify and report issues with production tools or power tools.
• Test and compare production‑related products, including price comparisons when necessary.

Requirements

• Trade Certificate - Welding (Preferred)
• 5 years experience in a construction environment
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) (Preferred)
• Experience in structural steel fabrication, welding documentation, and QA / QC processes.
• Strong understanding of inspection workflows and quality reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple QA / QC teams and coordinate documentation across departments.
• Solid organisational and record‑keeping skills.
• Ability to interact with vendors, interpret tender requirements and manage warranty documentation

Duties, Responsibilities & Reasons for Leaving at each Company MUST be listed on CV.

No Criminal Record.

Medically Fit.

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

Thank you