Company
3C Metal
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job type
Full-time
Posted
312 days ago
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Position descriptionJob titleWelding Engineer (IWE)Contract typePermanentJob DescriptionResponsibilities / Duties / Job Skills:Participate to project evaluation and quotes (technical support during tendering process, review of welding and inspection specifications / codes / standards).In charge of welding development: PQR’s, Welding Book, WPQ’s, NDT, testing and analysis (mechanical, corrosion, CTOD, ECA…).Management of PQR and welder qualification registersEvaluates new developments in welding field for possible application to current welding problems or production processes.Participate in kick off meetings with Client / Project Engineer / Workshop Manager / Supervisors with project commencement and as required during the project phase.Overall follow up of on-going projects in terms of welding quality and productivity: workshop and site.Support production and operation for welding concerns: identify root causes, assess and deploy improvement and solutionsContact and liaise with clients and stakeholders to clarify technical aspects of projects. Coordinate with the QA/QC department for project preparation (i.e. Welding book, WPS, Selection of qualified welders) and NDT requirements during the project.Direct and coordinate technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure workers' compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions and standards; in testing welds for conformance with international code requirements; or testing welding personnel for certification.Travel to the different 3C Metal subsidiaries and clients’ sites when required by projects POC for group level 3 NDT management, group NDT procedures ISO 3834-2 RWCEvaluate and audit systems in place for improvements- Lead client and third party audits for ISO 3834-2Group level technical supportKnowledge / Qualifications / ExperienceBEng degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering must have Masters or Honors degree specializing in Welding Engineering must have IIW IWE diploma preferred2 years relevant working experience minimumISO 9001: 201ISO 45001ProfileFunctional And Behavioral CompetenciesTechnical expertiseAttention to detailsQuality orientationPlanning and organizingAble to work independentlyCustomer Focus
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Quick answers about Welder Jobs in South Africa
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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