Workshop Supervisor – Welding & Engineering (Heidelberg)

About the role

Our client is looking for an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead daily operations in a steel manufacturing and engineering environment. The role focuses on overseeing welding, fabrication and production teams while ensuring safety, quality and on‑time delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day workshop activities and meet production schedules.
• Lead welders, boilermakers, fabricators, machine operators and other workshop staff.
• Allocate work based on priorities, monitor productivity and quality, and conduct toolbox talks.
• Interpret engineering drawings and production specifications.
• Ensure compliance with welding procedures, ISO standards and health‑safety regulations.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Control, Planning and Stores departments.
• Inspect finished work before release and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Maintain workshop housekeeping, equipment upkeep and staff training.

Required profile

• Grade 12 (Matric) qualification.
• Trade test as Boilermaker, Welder, Fitter or similar (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing or engineering workshop.
• Strong background in steel fabrication, welding and general engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office) and a valid driver’s licence.

Required skills

• MIG welding
• TIG welding
• ARC welding
• CO₂ welding
• Steel fabrication
• Boilermaking
• Reading engineering drawings
• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a skilled workshop team in a dynamic engineering environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Professional development and training support.