Arc Welder - Temporary
Company
EnableSA
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Arc Welder for a 2 day project in Kempton Park, Johannesburg <\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Perform arc welding on stainless steel and
various metal components according to technical specifications<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and
technical instructions.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Operate welding and cutting equipment safely
and efficiently.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Inspect and test welded structures to ensure
they meet industry standards.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Maintain welding tools and equipment in good
working condition.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Adhere to all health and safety regulations
in the workplace.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Work collaboratively with team members to
complete projects on time.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/p>
<\/div><\/span>
Requirements<\/h3>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Grade
12<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Certification in welding (Trade Test or
equivalent) is preferred.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Minimum 2 years experience as an Arc Welder.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Stainless steel welding experience essential, <\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Strong knowledge of welding techniques,
materials, and safety protocols.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ability to read and interpret engineering
drawings.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Experience with MIG, TIG, or stick welding is
an advantage.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Valid drivers license and own transport<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Must be available to start immediately <\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>
<\/div><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Perform arc welding on stainless steel and
various metal components according to technical specifications<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and
technical instructions.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Operate welding and cutting equipment safely
and efficiently.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Inspect and test welded structures to ensure
they meet industry standards.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Maintain welding tools and equipment in good
working condition.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Adhere to all health and safety regulations
in the workplace.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Work collaboratively with team members to
complete projects on time.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/p>
<\/div><\/span>
Requirements<\/h3>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Grade
12<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Certification in welding (Trade Test or
equivalent) is preferred.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Minimum 2 years experience as an Arc Welder.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Stainless steel welding experience essential, <\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Strong knowledge of welding techniques,
materials, and safety protocols.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ability to read and interpret engineering
drawings.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Experience with MIG, TIG, or stick welding is
an advantage.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Valid drivers license and own transport<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Must be available to start immediately <\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>
<\/div><\/span>
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.
