Quality Manager, Kempton Park

Kempton Park, South Africa | Posted on 12/09/2025

This function supports the quality department and AWT’s overall business performance objectives through fulfillment of quality control and assurance activities, primarily on all factory projects executed by the welding and machining departments. This role is primarily based at one of the Two Roads entities - Applied Welding Technology factory basedin Kempton Park but may seldom require client or supplier site visits. The incumbent will be reporting to the QA Manager and will be responsible for the Welding Coordinator.

Duties and responsibilities

Ensuring that quality requirements as prescribed by either by customers or relevant specifications, are always satisfied

Assurance and continuous improvement regarding compliance to customer quality requirements, and those of relevant specifications and standards.

Effective coordination of inspection and NDT personnel and activities

General support with factory activities as guided by management

Qualifications

Mechanical engineering diploma (NQF L6) or higher (mandatory)

Welding Inspection Level 2 or equivalent (mandatory)

Engineering B. Tech qualification advantageous

Quality control/assurance certifications advantageous

Good understanding and interpretation engineering drawings

Capability to use a broad range of measuring instruments

Basic understanding of metal fabrication processes

Basic understanding of NDT techniques

Good understanding of ISO 5817 standard

Understanding the application of welding procedures

Basic understanding of engineering material grades

Must be comfortable to use Microsoft’s core applications i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook and basic navigation in general

Skills and qualities

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Must be meticulous with documentation

Problem-solving oriented

Must be willing to go an extra mile to assist other employees and meeting business commitments

Experience

Minimum 5 years (min B.Tech level) or 10 years (min N. Diploma level) of experience within manufacturing (metal fabrication) environment

Experience with welded parts components, industrial pump components, valve components will be advantageous

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