The Department of Labour – Code14 Driver Vacancy (X1)
Company
SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd.
Location
Pretoria
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via South African Job Vacancies - GovNet
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Job Description
Position: Code 14 Driver
Location: [Insert location]
Employment type: Full-time
Job description:
• Drive a variety of Code 14 vehicles as required.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report any faults.
• Load and unload materials and equipment safely.
• Adhere to the Road Traffic Act and all relevant road regulations.
• Ensure safety of other road users at all times.
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety Act rules, company policies, and road regulations.
Qualifying experience and attributes:
• Minimum Grade 12 certificate.
• Valid, unendorsed Code 14 driver’s licence with a current Professional Drivers Permit (PDP).
• At least 5 years of experience driving Code 14 vehicles.
• Hands‑on, practical approach to the job.
• Ability to drive vehicles with manual gearboxes.
• Experience operating a mounted grab crane is an advantage.
• Experience reversing a draw‑bar trailer is required.
• Hard‑working, self‑motivated, and reliable.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time‑management and organisational abilities.
• Professional work attitude and appearance.
• Excellent physical health and sobriety.
• Good customer‑service orientation.
Application:
The position is open until filled. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter to the email address listed on our careers page.
Location: [Insert location]
Employment type: Full-time
Job description:
• Drive a variety of Code 14 vehicles as required.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report any faults.
• Load and unload materials and equipment safely.
• Adhere to the Road Traffic Act and all relevant road regulations.
• Ensure safety of other road users at all times.
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety Act rules, company policies, and road regulations.
Qualifying experience and attributes:
• Minimum Grade 12 certificate.
• Valid, unendorsed Code 14 driver’s licence with a current Professional Drivers Permit (PDP).
• At least 5 years of experience driving Code 14 vehicles.
• Hands‑on, practical approach to the job.
• Ability to drive vehicles with manual gearboxes.
• Experience operating a mounted grab crane is an advantage.
• Experience reversing a draw‑bar trailer is required.
• Hard‑working, self‑motivated, and reliable.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time‑management and organisational abilities.
• Professional work attitude and appearance.
• Excellent physical health and sobriety.
• Good customer‑service orientation.
Application:
The position is open until filled. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter to the email address listed on our careers page.
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.
