Fabricator/Welder
Company
Crewit Resourcing SA (PTY) Ltd
Location
Cape Town
Posted
3 days ago
Via
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Job Description
Do you want to be a Fabricator/ Welder working in Ireland?
We are seeking an experienced Fabricator Welder to join our workshop team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and welding of structural steel components in a production‑driven environment, working from technical drawings and specifications.
This role is suited to a hands‑on professional with solid welding and fabrication experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Fabricate and assemble structural steel components such as beams, frames, columns, and platforms
• Perform welding using MIG / MAG, with exposure to Stick (SMAW) and Flux‑Cored (FCAW) welding
• Read and interpret fabrication and assembly drawings
• Measure, mark, cut, fit, and align steel components prior to welding
• Work to specified tolerances and quality standards
• Use workshop equipment including grinders, cutting tools, and measuring instruments
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in line with Health & Safety regulations
• Inspect completed work and correct defects where necessary
• Work effectively as part of a fabrication team to meet production targets
Desired Experience & Qualification
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Fabricator Welder in an industrial or structural steel environment
• Proven experience welding mild / structural steel
• Practical experience with MIG / MAG welding (essential)
• Ability to read and understand technical and fabrication drawings
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit for workshop‑based manual work
Package & Remuneration
Salary depending on experience.
Interested?
Please not that only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. If you have not had a response within two weeks of applying, your application is to be regarded as unsuccessful.
If interested please add any documents relevant to your application.
We are seeking an experienced Fabricator Welder to join our workshop team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and welding of structural steel components in a production‑driven environment, working from technical drawings and specifications.
This role is suited to a hands‑on professional with solid welding and fabrication experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Fabricate and assemble structural steel components such as beams, frames, columns, and platforms
• Perform welding using MIG / MAG, with exposure to Stick (SMAW) and Flux‑Cored (FCAW) welding
• Read and interpret fabrication and assembly drawings
• Measure, mark, cut, fit, and align steel components prior to welding
• Work to specified tolerances and quality standards
• Use workshop equipment including grinders, cutting tools, and measuring instruments
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in line with Health & Safety regulations
• Inspect completed work and correct defects where necessary
• Work effectively as part of a fabrication team to meet production targets
Desired Experience & Qualification
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Fabricator Welder in an industrial or structural steel environment
• Proven experience welding mild / structural steel
• Practical experience with MIG / MAG welding (essential)
• Ability to read and understand technical and fabrication drawings
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit for workshop‑based manual work
Package & Remuneration
Salary depending on experience.
Interested?
Please not that only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. If you have not had a response within two weeks of applying, your application is to be regarded as unsuccessful.
If interested please add any documents relevant to your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
Welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week and 8 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after every 12 months of employment, calculated from the date of engagement.
What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
