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Job Title: Welder
Location: Alrode
Type: Temp
Job Purpose:
To perform welding, fabrication, and repair work on metal components and structures in accordance with engineering specifications and safety standards to support efficient plant and operational activities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform welding and fabrication work according to technical drawings and specifications
• Repair damaged metal components and structures
• Cut, grind, fit, and assemble metal parts
• Conduct inspections of completed welds to ensure quality standards are met
• Operate welding equipment and hand tools safely and effectively
• Assist with plant maintenance and shutdown activities
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Complete job cards and maintenance documentation
• Report equipment faults and material shortages to supervisors
Minimum Requirements:
• Grade 12 / Matric
• Relevant Welding Qualification or Trade Certificate
• Minimum 3-5 years' welding experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment
• Proficient in MIG, TIG, Arc, and COâ?? welding processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols
• Experience working with stainless steel, mild steel, and other metals
Skills and Competencies:
• Strong welding and fabrication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Good communication skills
• Time management and reliability
• Safety conscious
Location: Alrode
Type: Temp
Job Purpose:
To perform welding, fabrication, and repair work on metal components and structures in accordance with engineering specifications and safety standards to support efficient plant and operational activities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform welding and fabrication work according to technical drawings and specifications
• Repair damaged metal components and structures
• Cut, grind, fit, and assemble metal parts
• Conduct inspections of completed welds to ensure quality standards are met
• Operate welding equipment and hand tools safely and effectively
• Assist with plant maintenance and shutdown activities
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Complete job cards and maintenance documentation
• Report equipment faults and material shortages to supervisors
Minimum Requirements:
• Grade 12 / Matric
• Relevant Welding Qualification or Trade Certificate
• Minimum 3-5 years' welding experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment
• Proficient in MIG, TIG, Arc, and COâ?? welding processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols
• Experience working with stainless steel, mild steel, and other metals
Skills and Competencies:
• Strong welding and fabrication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Good communication skills
• Time management and reliability
• Safety conscious
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.
