Company
SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job type
Full-time
Posted
44 days ago
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Job DescriptionVACANCYSA STEELWORKS – QUALIFIED BOILERMAKERAIRPORT INDUSTRIA – CAPE TOWNCompany ProfileSA Metal Group is South Africa’s oldest and largest metal recycling company. For more than 107 years, the Group has purchased, collected and processed all forms of scrap metal sourced throughout Southern Africa. In more recent times, the Group has developed and expanded its recycling and manufacturing operations, by melting, refining, casting and rolling all forms of scrap metal into higher value products for the domestic and export markets. Our facilities are located in and around Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. For more information, please visit www.sametal.co.zaSA Steelworks has a Qualified Boilermaker position available at SA Steelworks. The successful candidate will provide support to the Boilershop Department and will be situated at our Branch in the Airport Industria, Cape Town. The successful candidate will report to the Boilershop Team Leader.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for manufacture/fabrication/assembly and or erection of workResponsible for day to day maintenance of machinery in and around the plantResponsible for attending to breakdowns of machinery in and around the plantWill perform daily inspection of the plant (RCM: Reliable Centralized Maintenance system)General housekeeping in and around the boilermaker workshopPosition RequirementsMust be a qualified boilermaker with minimum 5 - 8 years working experienceMust have own transport and a valid unendorsed licenseMust be able to work overtime, public holidays and weekends if requiredMust be available for callouts when neededMust be available for December and Easter shutdownsPrevious working experience in a steel environment (Meltshop)will be an advantageMust have extensive knowledge of structural steel with the ability to read drawings and build equipment with minimum supervisionMust be able to work well within a team environmentMust be able to work independently when requiredAbility to work under challenging conditionsMust have basic knowledge of Health & Safety RulesGood communication skillsKnowledge of various hand and workshop tools is an advantageMust not have a fear of heights or confined spacesMust have experience with Automated Maintenance systemsMust have good fitness levels and mobilityPosition: BoilermakerType: PermanentBenefits IncludeProvident FundGroup LifeFuneral Cover15 Working days leave per annumStandard HoursMon – Thurs: 07:30 – 17:00Friday: 07:30 – 16:00Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.
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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.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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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.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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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.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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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.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
