Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welder - Gauteng, Pretori
Company
Job Placements
Location
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Posted
5 days ago
Via
via Gumtree
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Job Description
Duties
• Reporting to the workshop foreman
• Advanced TIG welding on aluminium and stainless steel components
• Fabrication and assembly according to technical drawings and specifications
• Grinding, finishing and fitment of fabricated components
• Working accurately from digital drawings, photos and specifications
• Maintaining high-quality workmanship and attention to detail
• Ensuring workshop safety and cleanliness standards are maintained
• Working independently while meeting deadlines and production targets
Requirements:
• Proven TIG welding experience within a fabrication or automotive environment
• Strong aluminium and stainless-steel welding ability
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Excellent finishing and fabrication skills
• Reliable, disciplined and physically fit
• Ability to work well under pressure and within a team environment
• Trade qualification advantageous but not essential
• Welding certification advantageous
• Valid drivers licence advantageous
• Basic computer literacy advantageous
If your current experience and skillsets tick majority of the job specification boxes, then:
Apply directly now Send your CV to
• Reporting to the workshop foreman
• Advanced TIG welding on aluminium and stainless steel components
• Fabrication and assembly according to technical drawings and specifications
• Grinding, finishing and fitment of fabricated components
• Working accurately from digital drawings, photos and specifications
• Maintaining high-quality workmanship and attention to detail
• Ensuring workshop safety and cleanliness standards are maintained
• Working independently while meeting deadlines and production targets
Requirements:
• Proven TIG welding experience within a fabrication or automotive environment
• Strong aluminium and stainless-steel welding ability
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Excellent finishing and fabrication skills
• Reliable, disciplined and physically fit
• Ability to work well under pressure and within a team environment
• Trade qualification advantageous but not essential
• Welding certification advantageous
• Valid drivers licence advantageous
• Basic computer literacy advantageous
If your current experience and skillsets tick majority of the job specification boxes, then:
Apply directly now Send your CV to
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.
