Welding 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

About the Role

Our client, a leading fabrication and manufacturing and production company, is looking for an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead their team in Vereeniging, Gauteng . This role is crucial for ensuring the quality, efficiency, and safety of all welding operations. The Welding Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing a team of welders, managing welding processes, ensuring adherence to specifications, and maintaining equipment. This is a hands‑on leadership position within a busy industrial environment in Vereeniging , offering a significant impact on project outcomes. We are seeking a certified and highly skilled individual with strong supervisory experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of welders, ensuring high standards of workmanship.
• Plan and assign daily welding tasks based on project requirements and schedules.
• Ensure all welding activities comply with relevant codes, standards (e.g., SANS, AWS), and project specifications.
• Monitor welding procedures and parameters to maintain quality and consistency.
• Conduct regular inspections of welds and work in progress to identify defects and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Manage welding equipment, consumables, and materials, ensuring proper inventory and maintenance.
• Implement and enforce strict health and safety protocols in the welding workshop.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols accurately.
• Troubleshoot welding issues and provide technical guidance to the welding team.
• Maintain accurate records of welding activities, certifications, and quality control reports.

Requirements

• Trade Qualification as a Welder (e.g., CWI, trade test) with relevant certifications (e.g., EWI, IIW).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory role overseeing welding operations.
• Proven expertise in various welding processes (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Cored).
• Thorough understanding of welding metallurgy, codes, and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Experience with quality control and inspection procedures for welds.
• Knowledge of welding equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Commitment to workplace safety and best practices.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Vereeniging, Gauteng .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflecting extensive experience and certifications.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced welding training.
• Access to modern welding equipment and facilities.
• Stable employment with a reputable company in the manufacturing sector.
• Annual bonus opportunities based on performance.
• Generous leave allowance.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and skill development.
• Potential for career progression within the organization.
• Be part of the industrial heartland of Gauteng .