Welder (Casing) Furnace
Company
Glencore
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
3 days ago
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Job Description
Welder (Casing) Furnace – Band 3
Internal External Advertisement
Lion Smelter
Steelpoort, Limpopo
Ref. No. LIOHR430
Qualifications
• Grade 12
• Full N2 certificate with relevant trade theory
• Welding certificate
Skills Requirements
• 1 year’s relevant plant experience in a heavy industry environment
• Pendant crane and Forklift license will be an added advantage
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under pressure, Initiative
• Knowledge of the HSEC system
JOB OBJECTIVES
In this role you will be reporting
to the Artisan Coordinator for the following:
• Carry out a variety of tasks related to mechanical maintenance and casing welding
• Adhere to safety, environment, quality, and housekeeping standards
• Comply with all regulations and procedures
• Maintain plant availability and operational stability in accordance with required standards
• Planned maintenance and shutdowns
• Hoist Electrode Casings to Casing Floor
• Lifting and Lowering of Casings for Installation
• Welding and Grinding of Casings
• Quality Inspections and Sign-off on Casings after Installation
• Maintain Casing Critical Stock
• Good Housekeeping on Furnace Casing and Ground Floor
• Ensure Casing Support Rings delivered on time to Stores
• Reporting and Recording of Casing Information
• Reporting of unsafe conditions and damaged equipment
• Overtime will be worked when so required
• Shift work can be expected during shutdowns
• Standby work will be worked when required
Internal External Advertisement
Lion Smelter
Steelpoort, Limpopo
Ref. No. LIOHR430
Qualifications
• Grade 12
• Full N2 certificate with relevant trade theory
• Welding certificate
Skills Requirements
• 1 year’s relevant plant experience in a heavy industry environment
• Pendant crane and Forklift license will be an added advantage
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under pressure, Initiative
• Knowledge of the HSEC system
JOB OBJECTIVES
In this role you will be reporting
to the Artisan Coordinator for the following:
• Carry out a variety of tasks related to mechanical maintenance and casing welding
• Adhere to safety, environment, quality, and housekeeping standards
• Comply with all regulations and procedures
• Maintain plant availability and operational stability in accordance with required standards
• Planned maintenance and shutdowns
• Hoist Electrode Casings to Casing Floor
• Lifting and Lowering of Casings for Installation
• Welding and Grinding of Casings
• Quality Inspections and Sign-off on Casings after Installation
• Maintain Casing Critical Stock
• Good Housekeeping on Furnace Casing and Ground Floor
• Ensure Casing Support Rings delivered on time to Stores
• Reporting and Recording of Casing Information
• Reporting of unsafe conditions and damaged equipment
• Overtime will be worked when so required
• Shift work can be expected during shutdowns
• Standby work will be worked when required
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.
