Fabrication Manager & Quality Control – Kokstad

About the role

We are looking for a Fabrication Manager & Quality Control professional to lead a team of around 20 employees in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. The role combines hands‑on fabrication oversight, welding expertise, and quality assurance for agricultural equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily workflow for boilermakers, assistants, and painters to meet production targets.
• Interpret technical drawings, identify design improvements and advise the Factory Manager.
• Diagnose faults on agricultural equipment, plan maintenance, repairs and breakdown activities.
• Ensure artisans have correct specifications, tools and materials for efficient work.
• Conduct quality control inspections throughout the fabrication process to maintain company standards.

Required profile

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification.
• 3–5 years’ experience managing staff in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans (spoken, written, read).
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport.

Required skills

• Die and toolmaking
• Welding (various techniques)
• Agricultural implement/equipment design
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Spray painting
• Jig manufacturing
• Interpretation of technical drawings

What we offer

• Company‑provided 2‑bedroom house with double garage, electricity and water included.
• Relocation costs covered by the company.
• Highly negotiable basic salary based on experience.