Welding Specialist (Permanent)
Company
Profile Personnel
Location
Pretoria
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Job Description
Primary purpose of the job:
Ensure that customer requirements are met with regards to the quality and volume of product delivered.
Key Performance Areas:
Compliance of AIAG and Customer related LASER welding norms and standards.
Control of LASER welding seam parameters.
Facilitate training and advise technical teams on Laser Welding techniques and equipment use.
Control and maintain Laser equipment.
Monitor and adhere to LASER safety standards.
Continuously Improve Laser-processes and ensure process compliance.
Skills Required:
Communication and interpersonal
Fault Finding (Locate faults, advisory to technical teams)
Problem solving (Solutions to faults and challenges)
Ability to analyse data
Decision making
Customer relationship
Computer skills
Robotic programming skills
Computer skills: MS Projects & MS Excel
Geometric: Analysis and implementation of corrective actions - Robotic assembly (parameter control and analysis)
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12/NQF Level 4
National Certificate in Electronic Engineering (Communication in electronics)
International Welding and Fabrication inspector/technologist Diploma
Advantage
6 Sigma Green Belt
Tertiary qualification in TQM
International Welding Engineer (IWE)
Minimum Experience
Min. 2 years robotic Mig/Mag welding
Min. 5 years manufacturing experience within the automotive environment
Min. 5 years automation/robotics experience
Min. 2 years laser welding experience (3)
Min. 2 years basic metallurgy and welding-engineering/technology experience.
Min. 2 years basic quality systems experience (6 Sigma preferred)
Please forward CV and ALL supporting documentation to, [email protected]. Should you not hear from Profile Personnel within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful for the vacancy. Please note all applications will automatically be added to our database for future vacancies.
Ensure that customer requirements are met with regards to the quality and volume of product delivered.
Key Performance Areas:
Compliance of AIAG and Customer related LASER welding norms and standards.
Control of LASER welding seam parameters.
Facilitate training and advise technical teams on Laser Welding techniques and equipment use.
Control and maintain Laser equipment.
Monitor and adhere to LASER safety standards.
Continuously Improve Laser-processes and ensure process compliance.
Skills Required:
Communication and interpersonal
Fault Finding (Locate faults, advisory to technical teams)
Problem solving (Solutions to faults and challenges)
Ability to analyse data
Decision making
Customer relationship
Computer skills
Robotic programming skills
Computer skills: MS Projects & MS Excel
Geometric: Analysis and implementation of corrective actions - Robotic assembly (parameter control and analysis)
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12/NQF Level 4
National Certificate in Electronic Engineering (Communication in electronics)
International Welding and Fabrication inspector/technologist Diploma
Advantage
6 Sigma Green Belt
Tertiary qualification in TQM
International Welding Engineer (IWE)
Minimum Experience
Min. 2 years robotic Mig/Mag welding
Min. 5 years manufacturing experience within the automotive environment
Min. 5 years automation/robotics experience
Min. 2 years laser welding experience (3)
Min. 2 years basic metallurgy and welding-engineering/technology experience.
Min. 2 years basic quality systems experience (6 Sigma preferred)
Please forward CV and ALL supporting documentation to, [email protected]. Should you not hear from Profile Personnel within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful for the vacancy. Please note all applications will automatically be added to our database for future vacancies.
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.
