Job Description

Welding Engineer Johannesburg

Specializing in Boiler Systems | Engineering Leadership | Advanced Welding Technologies

Are you a highly skilled Welding Engineer ready to lead complex boiler and mechanical design projects? Do you thrive in technically demanding environments where your expertise shapes operational excellence and safety? Join a respected industry leader and play a vital role in maintaining and advancing critical energy infrastructure.

About the Role

As a Welding Engineer, youll be the technical authority for welding and mechanical design across boiler and boiler-related systems Youll lead the design, execution, and analysis of welding solutions, support maintenance teams, and drive high-impact investigations and innovation to ensure engineering integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Honours Degree in Engineering (BSc, BEng, or BEng Tech) with specialization in Welding

• IIW International Welding Engineer/Technologist (IWE/IWT) Certification (required)

• ECSA Professional Engineer registration (preferred)

• 10+ years of relevant experience in a heavy engineering or energy-focused environment

️ Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical and welding design for boiler systems and related equipment

• Ensure compliance with engineering codes, standards, and project specifications

• Plan and oversee engineering projects monitoring timelines, budgets, and deliverables

• Create and update technical documentation and drawings aligned with latest designs and investigations

• Conduct failure investigations and maintenance reviews to support reliability and root cause analysis

• Develop, qualify, and maintain welding procedures per regulatory and company standards

• Provide technical mentorship and training to junior engineers and technical teams

• Hold client meetings and technical discussions to review progress and solutions

• Collaborate across departments and maintain clear, proactive communication throughout project lifecycles

• Support tender processes, including technical document preparation and scope estimation

• Perform site visits as required to assess equipment, supervise work, and support field teams

• Stay current with advancements in welding technologies, metallurgy, NDT methods, and fabrication techniques

What You Know

• Advanced knowledge of boiler systems, pressure equipment, and structural design principles

• Deep understanding of welding processes, metallurgy, fabrication engineering, and international standards

• Familiarity with OHS Act, SANS 347, and Pressure Equipment Regulations

• Proficient in non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and their practical application

• Experience with engineering tools such as Autodesk Inventor, PV Elite, and CAESAR II

• Strong project management and technical report-writing capabilities

• Effective communicator who thrives in cross-functional teams and client-facing environments

Why Join Us?

• Be a technical leader in an organization with national and global reach

• Work on mission-critical infrastructure projects that make a real impact

• Collaborate with industry experts and mentor the next generation of engineers

• Enjoy a professional environment that values excellence, safety, and innovation

• Opportunities for continuous learning and growth in cutting-edge technologies