Trainee Welder
Company
Work-Force
Location
Pretoria
Job Type
Internship
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Jooble
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Job Description
Job Description:
We are seeking a Trainee Welder in Pretoria to join our team and start a career in welding. This role provides hands-on training and experience in various welding techniques and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with welding tasks including MIG, TIG, and arc welding under supervision.
• Support the preparation and cleaning of metal surfaces for welding.
• Learn and apply welding techniques, safety practices, and industry standards.
• Help with inspecting welds for quality and consistency.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in good condition.
Qualifications:
• Enrollment in a Welding Training Program or relevant technical course.
• Basic understanding of welding principles and safety procedures.
• Strong willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Good manual skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
We are seeking a Trainee Welder in Pretoria to join our team and start a career in welding. This role provides hands-on training and experience in various welding techniques and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with welding tasks including MIG, TIG, and arc welding under supervision.
• Support the preparation and cleaning of metal surfaces for welding.
• Learn and apply welding techniques, safety practices, and industry standards.
• Help with inspecting welds for quality and consistency.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in good condition.
Qualifications:
• Enrollment in a Welding Training Program or relevant technical course.
• Basic understanding of welding principles and safety procedures.
• Strong willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Good manual skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the National Minimum Wage for electricians in South Africa is R30.45 per hour as of 1 March 2026, equating to R5,478 per month for a 45-hour week. Electricians must receive at least 1.5 times this rate for overtime beyond 45 hours weekly. This applies under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act sectoral determinations.
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