Qualification & Certification Manager

Johannesburg, South Africa Posted on 02/11/2026

• Create, implement, maintain, and update policies, procedures, and quality-related manuals.
• Plan, develop, and manage the Quality Management System (QMS) for all certification requirements.
• Maintain impartiality and ensure training materials remain relevant and up to date.
• Establish and manage processes required for effective quality management.
• Set annual quality objectives and targets.
• Communicate and promote understanding of the QMS across all stakeholders.
• Manage external quality assurance and quality control suppliers.
• Promote awareness of quality management principles throughout the organization.
• Conduct internal audits to assess levels of conformance.
• Initiate and monitor corrective actions for nonconformities.
• Ensure legislative compliance and governance of all QMS processes.
• Report QMS performance and quality issues transparently to senior management.
• Provide input to the annual SHEQ management system review.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and coordinate its implementation.
• Maintain accreditations such as:
• ISO 3834
• ISO 17021

through IIW IAB and SANAS.

• Lead the review, development, and continuous improvement of examinations, personnel certification, and company certification practices.
• Manage QA documentation and liaise with committee members, national organisations, and external bodies.
• Oversee internal and external audits for both company and personnel certification.
• Fulfil the roles of representative for ISO 17021 and ISO 17024.

• Train and support staff, auditors, and invigilators.
• Ensure examination integrity and the proper administration of all assessments.

• Drive strategic plans to improve qualification and certification standards.
• Ensure adherence to relevant standards such as ISO9712, SAIW standards, and IIW rules.
• Manage budgets and ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Report statistical and quality performance information to relevant committees.
• Support continuous improvement to maintain SAIW's leadership in qualification and certification of personnel and companies.

• Engineering Degree or Higher National Diploma in Engineering.
• International Welding Technologist (IWT) or International Welding Engineer (IWE).
• Management Diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years' industry or training experience.