Welder/fabricator
Company
SECHABA AFRICA ENGINEERING AND PROJECTS
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
1 day ago
Via
Trabajo.org
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Job Description
The responsibilities of a boilermaker include casting and shaping pieces, testing complete boilers, and upgrading boilers to match environmental standards. To be successful as a boilermaker, you should be proficient in welding skills, be physically fit, and demonstrate good reading comprehension. Ultimately, a top-notch boilermaker should have the ability to detect and fix problems, excellent mechanical skills, and be able to work in tanks at any height. Boilermaker Responsibilities : Installing boilers into facilities.Reading blueprints for location, position, and dimensions. Completing maintenance documentation.Organizing and assembling boiling parts.Shaping and fabricating parts.Cleaning pressure vessel equipment. Inspecting equipment for proper functioning.Boilermaker Requirements : Technical and vocational education and training qualification. Apprentice training.Good mechanical aptitude.Excellent reading comprehension.Physical stamina. Requirements Minimum education level : Certificate Availability to travel : NoAvailability of change of residence
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
• *Salary**: From R14,000.00 per month
COVID-19 considerations:
YES
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Johannesburg North, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
• *Salary**: From R14,000.00 per month
COVID-19 considerations:
YES
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Johannesburg North, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
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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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