Quality Manager - Fabrication

A Johannesburg-based engineering company that designs, builds and commissions mineral processing plants for mining customers worldwide is looking for a Quality Manager to take ownership of quality across its fabrication and project work. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll maintain and improve an established ISO 9001 system, but most of your value will be on the workshop floor: at supplier premises around Gauteng two to three days a week, running inspections, witnessing hold points and making sure equipment leaves the shop right the first time. You'll report to the Projects Director, lead a small quality team in South Africa and China that is set to grow, and travel overseas two or three times a year. Maintain and continuously improve the QMS in line with ISO 9001:2015, codes and customer requirements Develop and manage ITPs and QCPs, with no missed hold or witness points Inspect at supplier and subcontractor workshops, track long-lead items and flag delays early Coordinate customer inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests, targeting 90%+ first-time acceptance Manage NCRs, root cause analysis and corrective actions, keeping rework under 1% of project value Compile complete Manufacturer Data Records and submit WPS/PQR, welder qualifications and NDT procedures on time Lead, mentor and grow inspectors and quality staff, and run internal and external audits Report on quality performance and supplier scorecards to senior management Requirements National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical or Industrial Engineering, Quality Management or related At least 5 years in a quality, welding or inspection leadership role within heavy fabrication, mining equipment, pressure equipment, power or petrochemical environments Welding Inspector qualification: IWI-S, IWI-C, CSWIP or equivalent IWT or IWE, or strong practical knowledge of WPS, PQR and WPQ NDT Level 2 in VT, PT, MT and UT (ISO 9712 or equivalent scheme) AMPP / NACE CIP Level 2 Working knowledge of ASME VIII Div. 1, ASME IX and ASME B31.3 ISO 9001:2015 QMS experience, plus ITPs, FATs, material traceability and data books Vendor inspection and supplier quality experience Willing to travel to suppliers 2–3 days a week in Gauteng and occasionally overseas Exposure to mining or mineral processing equipment and international projects is advantageous Benefits R1 000 000 CTC per annum (Negotiable, depending on experience) + Company Car, Cellphone allowance and Performance Bonus How to Apply If you have the technical depth, quality leadership experience and manufacturing expertise required for this position, we'd like to hear from you. Apply through SQ1 Recruitment with your updated CV and relevant qualifications/certifications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in the recruitment process. By applying for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) for recruitment purposes.