General Welder
Company
Objectivepersonnel
Location
Pretoria
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via BeBee
Job Description
General Welder
Qualification
• Grade 12
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Trade Test in Welding (advantageous but not essential)
Requirements
• Minimum 3 years' proven experience as a welder in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Valid drivers license
• Experience working from engineering drawings.
• Experience with fabrication and assembly of metal components.
• Must be proficient in “Stick” (SMAW) and “TIG” (GTAW) processes.
• Must be proficient to weld at least in a 3G position (6G bonus)
• Must be proficient in the following welding material:
• Stainless steel (304L / 316L)
• Carbon Steel / Mild steel (516GR70 / 430A / etc.)
• Aluminium (1050 / 1050H14
• Attention to detail and be safety conscious
• Quality conscious
• Good hand-eye coordination, with the ability to work independently and under pressure
• Problem-solving ability, with good communication skills, also ensuring that production issues are communicated promptly
• Efficient Time management
• Be reliable and dependable
• Team player - Work effectively with supervisors and colleagues
• Safely manufacture, fabricate, repair and assemble metal components by performing high-quality welding using approved welding procedures and company quality standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that fabricated products meet dimensional, quality and safety requirements while maintaining productivity targets
• Stand for extended periods.
• Lift materials within safe manual handling limits.
• Work in confined spaces where required.
• Work in hot environments.
• Perform repetitive manual tasks.
• Use power tools safely.
• Wear PPE for extended periods.
Duties
• Production schedules
• Work instructions
• Engineering drawings
• Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Material issue documentation
• Raw materials
• Welding consumables
• Welding equipment
• Measuring instruments
• Quality standards
• Safety procedures
• Job cards
• Repair requests
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in accordance with company policies.
• Complete work within agreed production timelines.
• Minimise material waste.
• Reduce rework through quality workmanship.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Meet daily production targets where applicable
• Quality welded components
• Fabricated assemblies meeting drawing specifications
• Completed production orders
• Accurate dimensional compliance
• Defect-free welds
• Properly completed job documentation
• Safe and clean work area
• Minimal material wastage
• Equipment maintained in working condition
• Compliance with quality and safety standards
• Equipment Maintenance
• Inspect welding equipment before use.
• Perform basic daily maintenance.
• Keep welding machines clean.
• Replace worn consumables.
• Report equipment faults promptly.
• Ensure tools are stored correctly
• Safety
• Wear prescribed PPE at all times.
• Follow company safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised workstation.
• Document No.SP6.2 SF16 Revision No.: 0 Page 5 of 5
• Handle gas cylinders safely
• Ensure fire prevention measures are followed.
• Participate in safety meetings
• Fabrication
• Assemble fabricated components.
• Prepare materials before welding.
• Cut, grind and fit materials.
• Verify dimensions before welding.
• Maintain dimensional accuracy throughout fabrication.
• Assist with fitting and assembly when required
• Quality Control
• Inspect completed welds.
• Verify work against drawings and specifications.
• Identify welding defects.
• Correct non-conforming work.
• Ensure all work complies with company quality
Qualification
• Grade 12
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Trade Test in Welding (advantageous but not essential)
Requirements
• Minimum 3 years' proven experience as a welder in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Valid drivers license
• Experience working from engineering drawings.
• Experience with fabrication and assembly of metal components.
• Must be proficient in “Stick” (SMAW) and “TIG” (GTAW) processes.
• Must be proficient to weld at least in a 3G position (6G bonus)
• Must be proficient in the following welding material:
• Stainless steel (304L / 316L)
• Carbon Steel / Mild steel (516GR70 / 430A / etc.)
• Aluminium (1050 / 1050H14
• Attention to detail and be safety conscious
• Quality conscious
• Good hand-eye coordination, with the ability to work independently and under pressure
• Problem-solving ability, with good communication skills, also ensuring that production issues are communicated promptly
• Efficient Time management
• Be reliable and dependable
• Team player - Work effectively with supervisors and colleagues
• Safely manufacture, fabricate, repair and assemble metal components by performing high-quality welding using approved welding procedures and company quality standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that fabricated products meet dimensional, quality and safety requirements while maintaining productivity targets
• Stand for extended periods.
• Lift materials within safe manual handling limits.
• Work in confined spaces where required.
• Work in hot environments.
• Perform repetitive manual tasks.
• Use power tools safely.
• Wear PPE for extended periods.
Duties
• Production schedules
• Work instructions
• Engineering drawings
• Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Material issue documentation
• Raw materials
• Welding consumables
• Welding equipment
• Measuring instruments
• Quality standards
• Safety procedures
• Job cards
• Repair requests
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in accordance with company policies.
• Complete work within agreed production timelines.
• Minimise material waste.
• Reduce rework through quality workmanship.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Meet daily production targets where applicable
• Quality welded components
• Fabricated assemblies meeting drawing specifications
• Completed production orders
• Accurate dimensional compliance
• Defect-free welds
• Properly completed job documentation
• Safe and clean work area
• Minimal material wastage
• Equipment maintained in working condition
• Compliance with quality and safety standards
• Equipment Maintenance
• Inspect welding equipment before use.
• Perform basic daily maintenance.
• Keep welding machines clean.
• Replace worn consumables.
• Report equipment faults promptly.
• Ensure tools are stored correctly
• Safety
• Wear prescribed PPE at all times.
• Follow company safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised workstation.
• Document No.SP6.2 SF16 Revision No.: 0 Page 5 of 5
• Handle gas cylinders safely
• Ensure fire prevention measures are followed.
• Participate in safety meetings
• Fabrication
• Assemble fabricated components.
• Prepare materials before welding.
• Cut, grind and fit materials.
• Verify dimensions before welding.
• Maintain dimensional accuracy throughout fabrication.
• Assist with fitting and assembly when required
• Quality Control
• Inspect completed welds.
• Verify work against drawings and specifications.
• Identify welding defects.
• Correct non-conforming work.
• Ensure all work complies with company quality
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.
