Quality Control Inspector

**General information**:
**Reference**:2025-312

**Position description**:
**Job title**:
Quality Control Inspector M/F

**Contract type**:
Fixed-term

**Job description**:
Join Cinco Engineering: A Global Leader in Engineering & Industrial Solutions

Are you ready to join a dynamic team delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions?

Cinco Engineering was established in 2018 as a joint venture between South Africa's leading industry service providers. Cinco Engineering is based in in the heart of Cape Town Harbour and forms part of the 3C Metal Ortec group. Leveraging expertise and strategic location, the company delivers tailored engineering solutions that meets the diverse needs of various industries.

As a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment joint venture, Cinco Engineering delivers innovative, high-quality solutions in the fabrication and installation of steel structures, industrial piping, mechanical fitting, ship repair and maintenance, subcontractor management, corrosion protection and Non-destructive testing (NDT)

Our mission is to provide efficient, high-quality and cost-effective solutions to retrofit and upgrade projects within the global energy industry, positioning Cinco Engineering as a market leader in the turnkey project solutions.

**Profile**:
**Job Purpose**:
To perform and monitor quality activities in accordance with company, regulatory, and client standards, ensuring consistent compliance and continuous improvement.

**Job Summary**
The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for overseeing and supporting all project-based quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure compliance with company standards, contractual requirements, and applicable codes and specifications. The role involves continuous evaluation and improvement of QC processes, coordination of inspections and third-party services, and preparation and management of critical quality documentation such as PQRs, WPSs, and WQRs.

This position provides technical guidance to QC personnel, ensures proper execution of tests and inspections, monitors equipment calibration, and reports any deviations affecting project compliance. The specialist also maintains complete and accurate quality records, supports the implementation of corrective and preventive actions, and ensures full adherence to health, safety, and statutory regulations. Through close collaboration with Project Managers and stakeholders, the role contributes to the successful and compliant delivery of all project activities.

**Knowledge**
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
General understanding and familiarity with fabrication specifications (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME IX, ASME B31.3).
General understanding and familiarity with NDE/NDT methods and reports (MT, PT, RT, UT).
General understanding of fabrication processes such as welding, cutting, forming, rolling, and related activities.
Knowledge of oil and gas industry processes and operations, including riser and capital drilling equipment.

**Qualifications**
Matric (Grade 12).
Welding Inspector Level II or CSWIP 3.1 certification.
NDT qualifications (advantageous / added value).

**Experience**
Oil & Gas/Refinery Experience a must
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a QC Inspector.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in an engineering fabrication environment.
Valid driver’s license.

**General Requirements**
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Afrikaans

**Salary range**:
Market Related - Based on Experience

**Position location**:
**Country**:
South Africa

**Location**:
Astron Refinery, Cape Town

**Minimum level of education required**:
Technical qualifications / Industrial Training Institute

**Qualification**:
Other

**Minimum level of experience required**:
2-5 years