We have an opening for a Quality Control Inspector in the maintenance team at an industrial plant in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will conduct preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment including conveyors, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems. Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime is required. Responsibilities Safety & Workshop Management Coordinate the safe storage and handling of hazardous substances including welding gases, solvents, and cutting fluids, ensuring safety data sheets are available at points of use and that emergency spill response procedures are understood and practised by all workshop staff. Conduct daily pre-start inspections of all workshop plant and equipment including machine tools, welding sets, lifting tackle, and portable power tools, reporting any defects to maintenance immediately and tagging out unsafe equipment until repaired. Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workshop environment following 5S principles by sorting, setting in order, shining, standardising, and sustaining work area organisation, tool storage, and material storage across all workstations and storage zones. Quality Control & Inspection Perform in-process inspections at defined checkpoints during production to verify dimensional accuracy, weld integrity, surface finish, and compliance with quality control plans, releasing only conforming parts for the next operation in the production sequence. Document, classify, and report all non-conformances identified during production, actively participating in root cause investigations using techniques such as fishbone analysis and five-why methodology to prevent recurrence of the same defects. Carry out final inspection and testing of finished products against engineering drawings, customer specifications, and relevant SANS or ISO standards, preparing inspection reports and certificates of conformance for each completed production batch. Requirements Strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and a demonstrated commitment to safe working practices. For quality inspection roles, proficiency in using precision measuring instruments and knowledge of inspection techniques and sampling plans. Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and be on standby as required to support production demands and maintenance schedules. A minimum of three to five years of post-trade test experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or heavy industrial workshop. A recognised trade certificate in boilermaking, welding, fitting, fitting and turning, or millwrighting from a relevant training authority. Qualifications National Certificate in CNC Machining or Production Technology