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Welding Quality Manager SHEQ Manager


Job Location:

Pretoria - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: NES027237-RS-1

Our client a well-established engineering and manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Welding Quality Manager who will also assume responsibility as the companys SHEQ (Safety Health Environment & Quality) Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional with extensive welding inspection experience and a strong understanding of ISO standards quality management systems and SHEQ compliance. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring product quality regulatory compliance workplace safety and continuous improvement across the business.
Duties & Responsibilities
Our client a well-established engineering and manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Welding Quality Manager who will also assume responsibility as the companys SHEQ (Safety Health Environment & Quality) Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional with extensive welding inspection experience and a strong understanding of ISO standards quality management systems and SHEQ compliance. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring product quality regulatory compliance workplace safety and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities
Welding Quality Management
  • Develop implement and maintain the companys welding quality management system.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable welding codes and standards (ISO ASME AWS EN SANS where applicable).
  • Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Welder Qualification Records (WPQ).
  • Manage welding inspections throughout fabrication and production.
  • Oversee Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities and interpretation of inspection reports.
  • Investigate quality issues perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Manage customer quality requirements and resolve quality-related concerns.
  • Coordinate internal and external quality audits.
  • Monitor quality performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
SHEQ Management
  • Develop and maintain the companys SHEQ Management System.
  • Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant environmental legislation.
  • Maintain ISO management systems including ISO 9001 and preferably ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
  • Conduct risk assessments incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Drive safety awareness and promote a strong SHEQ culture throughout the organisation.
  • Coordinate emergency preparedness safety committees toolbox talks and SHEQ training.
  • Maintain statutory records permits and compliance documentation.
  • Prepare for customer supplier and certification audits.
Minimum Requirements
  • Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Metallurgy Welding Engineering Quality Management or a related technical discipline.
  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI CSWIP IIW SAIW or equivalent) preferred.
  • Lead Auditor qualification will be advantageous.
  • Minimum 5-10 years experience in welding quality management within a heavy engineering fabrication manufacturing pressure vessel structural steel mining or industrial environment.
  • Proven experience managing SHEQ systems within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of welding codes quality standards and inspection techniques.
  • Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
  • Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 will be advantageous.
  • Experience with root cause analysis CAPA NCR management and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
  • Strong leadership communication and people management abilities.
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Required Experience:

Manager