Senior Pump Inspector & Repair Estimator

E302 Sulzer Pumps (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund contributions

Life and disability insurance

Paid annual leave and sick leave

Learning and development programmes

Employee wellness initiatives

Job summary

Sulzer Pumps (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd. is seeking an Inspector/Estimator in our Service Centre to act as the technical authority on pump diagnosis, repair scope and customer issue-pack quality.

You will own the inspection process from strip to customer-issued estimate, translating field realities into accurate quotations and quality plans. The role drives First-Time Fix Rate, cost of poor quality, and customer trust by delivering precise diagnostic judgments and documented repair strategies.

Qualifications

• Read, analyze, and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Use engineering measuring equipment (micrometers, Vernier scales).
• Report writing skills and administration.
• Ability to escalate complex cases and maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pump components after disassembly to identify damage, wear, or defects.
• Estimate repair requirements and determine suitable repair methods and materials.
• Define the precise scope of work for repair or replacement on official documents.
• Ensure repairs meet industry standards and quality; assess risks to performance.
• Apply technical knowledge to select repair methods based on design and operating conditions.
• Document inspection and estimation findings and provide detail for Engineering.
• Collaborate with workshop and other teams to align repair requirements.
• Draft Quality Control Plan and move to approval; load costing on SAP.

Skills

Inspection & diagnostics

Estimate repair needs

Engineering drawings analysis

Quality control & documentation

Collaboration across teams

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer-focused communication

Education

Grade 12

Qualified tradesman (turner or fitter)

Minimum N6 or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sulzer Pumps (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd. is seeking an Inspector/Estimator in our Service Centre to act as the technical authority on pump diagnosis, repair scope and customer issue-pack quality.

You will own the inspection process from strip to customer-issued estimate, translating field realities into accurate quotations and quality plans. The role drives First-Time Fix Rate, cost of poor quality, and customer trust by delivering precise diagnostic judgments and documented repair strategies.