Welding Operations Lead | Hands-on Supervisor

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Annual bonus opportunities

Career progression

Safety culture

Modern welding equipment

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead a team of welders. You will plan daily tasks, ensure compliance with SANS/AWS codes, and oversee welding quality and safety in a busy industrial workshop.

The role demands at least 5 years in supervision, strong leadership, and extensive welding process knowledge across MIG, TIG, Stick and flux-cored methods. Based in Vereeniging or willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role overseeing welding operations.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Cored welding processes.
• Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, codes and standards (SANS/AWS).
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specs.
• Proven leadership, communication and team management capabilities.
• Commitment to workplace safety and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor welders to maintain high workmanship standards.
• Plan and assign daily welding tasks based on project requirements.
• Ensure welding activities comply with codes and project specs.
• Monitor welding procedures to maintain quality and consistency.
• Inspect welds and progress; identify defects and drive corrective actions.
• Manage welding equipment, consumables and materials inventory.
• Enforce strict health and safety protocols in the workshop.
• Interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols accurately.
• Troubleshoot welding issues and provide technical guidance.
• Maintain records of welding activities, certifications and QC reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Welding supervision

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Flux-Cored welding

Reading blueprints

Education

Welder trade qualification

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead a team of welders. You will plan daily tasks, ensure compliance with SANS/AWS codes, and oversee welding quality and safety in a busy industrial workshop.

The role demands at least 5 years in supervision, strong leadership, and extensive welding process knowledge across MIG, TIG, Stick and flux-cored methods. Based in Vereeniging or willing to relocate.