We are seeking a QC Inspector and/or NACE Coating Inspector for a petrochemical construction project starting in January 2026 in Cape Town.
This dual-discipline role involves welding and protective coating inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards in high-risk petrochemical environments.
Candidates with expertise in either QC (welding inspections), NACE coating inspections, or both are encouraged to apply.
You will work closely with construction, engineering, and third-party inspection teams to maintain quality, safety, and regulatory standards critical to the petrochemical industry.
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Job Title: QC Inspector / NACE Coating Inspector
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Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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Employment Type: Fixed Term
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Reports to : Construction Manager
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Start Date: January 2026
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Department: Projects
Key Responsibilities
- Generate and maintain project Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated data packs.
- Assist with project planning, mobilization, and handover documentation.
- Inspect weld preparation, in-process welding, and final welds according to approved WPS and project standards.
- Inspect surface preparation, environmental conditions, coating application, DFT, adhesion, and curing.
- Monitor blasting, priming, and coating processes to ensure compliance with coating standards (e.g., SSPC, ISO, NACE).
- Ensure welding and painting work meets API650, API563, ASME IX, AWS D1.1, and client-specific standards.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, and coating specifications.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, NCRs, weld maps, and coating reports.
- Coordinate with construction teams, NDT technicians, and third-party inspectors.
- Participate in project meetings, audits, and punch list close-outs.
- Support completion handover documentation and final data pack compilation.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Inspection Compliance & Accuracy: Percentage of welding and coating inspections completed per project ITPs and industry standards.
- Non-Conformance Management: Number of NCRs raised, corrective action turnaround time, and recurrence rate.
- Documentation Quality: Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of inspection reports, weld maps, and final data packs.
- Process Monitoring & Specification Adherence: Compliance with welding, blasting, and coating processes in the petrochemical environment.
- Coordination & Workflow Efficiency: Effectiveness in coordinating with teams to prevent delays and rework.
Requirements
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SAIW Level 1 or Level 2 Welding Inspector Certificate
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NACE Coating Inspector Level 1 (or equivalent, e.g., AMPP, ICorr)
- Valid drivers license
Advantageous:
- API653 or API650 certification
- Registration with SAQCC Corrosion
On-the-Job Knowledge:
- API653, API650 standards, ASME IX, AWS D1.1
- ISO 12944, SSPC coating standards
- ISO9001 principles
- Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, Permit-to-Work
Experience
- 5–10 years in welding and coating inspection in petrochemical or industrial projects
- Collaboration with NDT, HSE, and project engineering teams
- Leadership experience coordinating welders and project teams
- Proven track record in petrochemical plant construction, fuel storage terminals, or heavy mechanical environments
Skills & Abilities
- High attention to detail and technical accuracy
- Skilled in using inspection tools: weld gauges, levels, DFT gauges, holiday testers, surface profile tools
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Computer literacy: MS Office, Google Suite, QC systems
- Effective communicator across disciplines and with external inspectors
- Safety-minded and committed to quality in petrochemical environments