Cruise Ship/Container Ship/Offshore Security Guards
Company
Marsec Africa
Location
Cape Town
Job Type
Contractor
Posted
21 hours ago
Via
via Gumtree
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Job Description
ONLINE MARITIME SECURITY CAREER SEMINAR
Are you currently working in security or have experience in:
Security Guarding
Tactical Response Units
Armed Response
Ex-SAPS
Ex-Navy or Military
This is your opportunity to move into the maritime security industry and take your career to the next level.
We are hosting an online Zoom seminar where we will explain how to enter the industry, what is required, and how to get
started.
Date: Friday, 1 May 2026
Time: 12:00 (Midnight / Early Session)
Platform: Zoom (Online)
For more information or to join: 079 770 2499
Limited spaces available.
Are you currently working in security or have experience in:
Security Guarding
Tactical Response Units
Armed Response
Ex-SAPS
Ex-Navy or Military
This is your opportunity to move into the maritime security industry and take your career to the next level.
We are hosting an online Zoom seminar where we will explain how to enter the industry, what is required, and how to get
started.
Date: Friday, 1 May 2026
Time: 12:00 (Midnight / Early Session)
Platform: Zoom (Online)
For more information or to join: 079 770 2499
Limited spaces available.
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.
