QC Officer - Steel and Plastic Piping / Mining

Prostaff Holdings; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor with experience in quality control for steel and plastic pipeline projects in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will manage QC documentation, inspect welding work, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Familiarity with construction site safety requirements and a diploma or degree in a relevant field are essential. The role offers a highly negotiable salary package based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in steel and plastic pipeline construction is essential.
• Familiarity with inspection requirements for welding is preferred.
• Medically fit for duty per mining/construction site standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality control documentation and reports for welding projects.
• Inspect welding work for compliance with standards.
• Support site teams in maintaining QC procedures.
• Prepare and submit quality documentation and inspection plans.
• Conduct site audits and monitor compliance with safety and QC requirements.

Skills

Quality control documentation management

Welding principles understanding

Knowledge of QC procedures

Inspection of welding work

Education

Diploma / degree in welding, quality, engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Minimum requirements

• Diploma / degree in welding, quality, engineering, or a related discipline (advantageous if welding-qualified).
• The company is happy to consider a Junior Quantity Surveyor (QS) with exposure to QC for the role.
• Previous experience having worked in steel and plastic pipeline construction projects is essential.
• Previous knowledge and work experience working within a safety, QC and welding environment is preferred.
• Previous experience having worked within the steel piping industry is essential for the role.
• Previous exposure handling all qc administration with regards to welding of steel and plastic piping is preferred.
• Familiarity with steel and plastic welding inspection requirements is preferred.
• Previous work experience having worked with major construction or mining companies with regards to steel pipelines.
• Medically fit for duty (fitness tests as per mine / construction site entry standards).
• Strong understanding of welding principles and qc procedures for steel and plastic piping.
• Familiarity with construction site safety requirements and mine entry compliance processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Managing quality control documentation, records, and reporting for mining steel pipeline welding projects.
• Inspecting welding work on steel and plastic piping to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Supporting site teams in implementing and maintaining qc procedures.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of quality documentation, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and weld maps.
• Ensuring welding consumables, materials, and procedures comply with project requirements.
• Conducting site audits and inspections in line with company, client, and regulatory standards.
• Monitoring subcontractors and team compliance with qc and safety requirements.
• Reporting any quality deviations or non-conformances and supporting corrective action.
• Collaborating with site supervisors, engineers, and project managers to ensure alignment on quality standards.
• Overseeing QC administration for teams of welders and site workers.
• Travelling to various sites, including cross-border assignments as required.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.