Signage Fabricator
Company
Winning Form
Location
Durban
Via
via BeBee
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Operational Function
• Design and fabrication of signage structures for site installation at various locations. Fabrication will include but is not limited to welding and assembly of products / items using a wide variety of materials.
• Provide advice and guidance to clients where necessary in order to achieve the best result.
• Ensure that all machinery, tools and consumables are serviced, maintained, handled with care and accounted for at all times.
• Effective communication on production schedule to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ensure health and safety standards are adhered to when working (e.g. when working with power tools).
• Perform quality assurance checks on the final products before they are dispatched to customers, this may include but is not limited to prints, vehicle prints, internal and external signage, fabrication.
• Troubleshoot any issues that may arise when designing or fabricating and report any concerns to management.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Ensure efficient maintenance and planning solutions to minimize cost and down time.
• Ordering of stock timeously to ensure continuation of work.
• Effective management of the machinery using quality control checks, aging, running costs, etc.
• Establish internal control measures to maintain and improve productivity.
• Assist with any other ad-hoc functions as required by management.
People
• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with Team Members, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influential skills.
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets.
• Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production and customer order fulfilment.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Compliance, risk and quality
• 100% compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Compliance with company policies and procedures as well as relevant laws and regulations.
Growth and new markets/products
• New service offerings/ products directly related to Signage/Design.
• Ensure measures are put in place and steps are taken to achieve the short term, medium term and long-term goals of the company.
• Competitor intelligence and remain in touch with new signage solutions/new technology.
Qualifications
• Driver's License
• 5-years’ experience in MIG and TIG welding
• 1-year technical knowledge on printing and fabrication
• 3-years’ experience in boiler making
Operational Function
• Design and fabrication of signage structures for site installation at various locations. Fabrication will include but is not limited to welding and assembly of products / items using a wide variety of materials.
• Provide advice and guidance to clients where necessary in order to achieve the best result.
• Ensure that all machinery, tools and consumables are serviced, maintained, handled with care and accounted for at all times.
• Effective communication on production schedule to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ensure health and safety standards are adhered to when working (e.g. when working with power tools).
• Perform quality assurance checks on the final products before they are dispatched to customers, this may include but is not limited to prints, vehicle prints, internal and external signage, fabrication.
• Troubleshoot any issues that may arise when designing or fabricating and report any concerns to management.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Ensure efficient maintenance and planning solutions to minimize cost and down time.
• Ordering of stock timeously to ensure continuation of work.
• Effective management of the machinery using quality control checks, aging, running costs, etc.
• Establish internal control measures to maintain and improve productivity.
• Assist with any other ad-hoc functions as required by management.
People
• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with Team Members, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influential skills.
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets.
• Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production and customer order fulfilment.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Compliance, risk and quality
• 100% compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Compliance with company policies and procedures as well as relevant laws and regulations.
Growth and new markets/products
• New service offerings/ products directly related to Signage/Design.
• Ensure measures are put in place and steps are taken to achieve the short term, medium term and long-term goals of the company.
• Competitor intelligence and remain in touch with new signage solutions/new technology.
Qualifications
• Driver's License
• 5-years’ experience in MIG and TIG welding
• 1-year technical knowledge on printing and fabrication
• 3-years’ experience in boiler making
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.
