Jobs at Sandvik in South Africa

At Rock Processing, we’re passionate about development and advanced technology, and we always aim to offer the best possible experience for our customers in a sustainable way. It’s a mission that takes commitment, but as an industry leader we aim for nothing but excellence in everything we do.

We are looking for a hardworking and results orientated individual to join our team as our Quality Inspector.

The role will report into the Quality Manager and will be based from our offices in Spartan, Kempton Park.

• To provide a reliable, effective and consistent quality assurance and quality control resource to Management in support of product compliance and performance.
• Develop, implement and maintain in‑process controls and systems to ensure efficient execution of production activities.

• Inspection of fabricated items in‑process and at final stage.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Identify and record nonconformances during inspection activities. Generate NCR’s and follow up on effective actions implemented for closure of such nonconformances.
• Review and approve quality control plan and technical procedures before start of manufacturing, to ensure compliance to necessary Codes, Standards, and specifications.
• Perform inspection activities as per quality control plan (hold/ witness/ surveillance points) together with external parties (i.e., client/ AIA).
• To liaise with third party inspectors continuously throughout the project.
• To conduct supplier inspections and give concise feedback on supplier performance.
• To build data books as per customer requirements.
• Ensure the proper and correct filing of all products related documents generated or received.
• Providing technical and quality support on products and services to manufacturing and suppliers through continuous communication.
• Liaise with engineering on drawing and product related issues.
• Ensure full traceability of all parts manufactured and inspected.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the company Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001.
• Ensure that all measuring equipment’s are calibrated and in proper working condition.
• Ensure that company’s Health, Safety and Environmental aspects are always adhered to. Also, to report on instances of non‑adherence or unsafe/unhealthy conditions.
• Adhere to all relevant company rules, regulations, policies, procedures and work instructions as applicable at any given time.
• To adhere to any other lawful instruction.

• Grade 12
• Minimum N5 Mechanical Engineering Diploma; Boilermaking an advantage.
• Level 1 or 2 Welding and Fabrication Inspector is essential
• Coating Inspector Qualification an advantage
• ISO 9001: 2015 Introduction, Implementation & Internal Auditing; is an advantage
• 3–5 years of experience in a fabrication workshop
• 3 years’ experience as a quality inspector

• Results driven with a sense of urgency
• Team player
• Analytical skills
• Initiative
• Customer focused/orientated
• Work standards
• Planning and organizing
• Communicate at all levels
• Time management
• Self‑motivation and self‑driven
• Structured individual
• Motivated individual
• Good self‑esteem and confident
• Balanced approach to conflict management
• Good reasoning ability
• Approachable
• Applicable Quality and Manufacturing Codes, Standards and Specifications
• Quality Management System (ISO 9001), Fabrication Standard (AWS D1.1)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Ability to use different measuring equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Must be detail orientated and maintain a high level of accuracy
• Must be a proficient communicator and listener
• Good knowledge of the English language
• Excellent organizational and timekeeping skills
• Strong client/service orientation
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Willingness to adapt to changing environment
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to apply logic and reason
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office applications)
• Fluency in International technical codes, standards and specifications
• Sound technical understanding and logical application thereof during inspections.
• Must demonstrate excellent computer skills with Microsoft office.
• Administration within the quality environment is required including data books.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of fabrication assembly processes.
• Interacting with third party inspectors.

• We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment, extraordinary products, great colleagues, and opportunities for your professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.

• Send your application as soon as possible as we will be evaluating candidates continuously, and no later than 17 November 2025.
• Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career,

• Rock Processing is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service and solutions for processing rock and minerals in the mining and construction industries. Application areas include crushing and screening, breaking and demolition.