Nomfundo Masombuka

SAIW Certified Welding Inspector and Quality Control professional with 8+ years of experience in power stations, valve workshops, and petrochemical plants. Proven track record in conducting visual inspections, pressure testing, WPS compliance, and ISO 9001:2015 system implementation. Recognised for reducing rework, mentoring junior inspectors, and maintaining 100% audit readiness.

Seeking a QC Inspector or QA/QC Coordinator role to contribute technical expertise, documentation excellence, and a safety-first mindset.

Welding Inspector at Paulmatech Pty Ltd (2024-01 – Present)

Final inspections on burners and data pack compilation for power station units

• Final inspections on 24 burners per unit; zero failures
• Compiled and submitted complete data packs for 4 units

Quality Controller at Sasol Valve Shop (2021-01 – 2024-12)

Quality control on PSV valves and pressure testing supervision during shutdown projects

• Inspected 200+ PSV valves with 99% document accuracy
• Witnessed pressure testing on 30+ valves with 100% pass rate

Welding Inspector & Quality Control at Direct Engineering (2022-01 – 2023-12)

Welding inspections, WPS adherence monitoring, and productivity optimization

• Conducted over 100 inspections with no compliance failures
• Reduced rework by 15% through WPS adherence and consumable checks
• Boosted job card flow, increasing team productivity by 20%

Welding Inspector at Zwane Inspections (2016-01 – 2022-12)

Visual inspections on boiler tubes and mentorship of junior inspectors

• Visual inspections on 50+ boiler tubes per shutdown
• Maintained 100% compliance on fit-up and final inspections
• Mentored 5 junior inspectors on visual and thickness checks

National Senior Certificate – Highveld Park High School (2013-12)