Welder / Pipe Fitter
Company
JSM Business Services and Recruitment
Location
Cape Town
Posted
5 days ago
Via
Pnet
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Job Description
Introduction
Job Title:
Reporting to:
Overall purpose of the role
To support the mechanical engineers and maintenance teams with welding and fitting metal equipment around site.
Main duties and responsibilities
As a mechanical fitter you must have completed an apprenticeship in welding.
The role of a mechanical fitter involves the following duties:
• Repairing cracked or broken metal work
• Following safety protocols in the workplace
• Maintaining an orderly stock room
• Performing equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Following written instructions and keeping records
• Adhering to health and safety regulations
• Completing physical tasks quickly and accurately.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Behaviours
Measures of Success
• Able to complete assigned tasks in an efficient way – means that the manager knows you won’t be dawdling but are working to ensure the job is done correctly
• Maintaining a clean and orderly working environment – especially the stock room
Key Relationships
• Site Manager
• Production Shift Supervisors & Managers
• Mechanical engineers
Hours & Renumeration
• 12-hour shifts
• 5 days a week
• Shift Rota from Monday – Sunday
• Paid hourly rate
• Paid Overtime
Job Title:
Reporting to:
Overall purpose of the role
To support the mechanical engineers and maintenance teams with welding and fitting metal equipment around site.
Main duties and responsibilities
As a mechanical fitter you must have completed an apprenticeship in welding.
The role of a mechanical fitter involves the following duties:
• Repairing cracked or broken metal work
• Following safety protocols in the workplace
• Maintaining an orderly stock room
• Performing equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Following written instructions and keeping records
• Adhering to health and safety regulations
• Completing physical tasks quickly and accurately.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Behaviours
Measures of Success
• Able to complete assigned tasks in an efficient way – means that the manager knows you won’t be dawdling but are working to ensure the job is done correctly
• Maintaining a clean and orderly working environment – especially the stock room
Key Relationships
• Site Manager
• Production Shift Supervisors & Managers
• Mechanical engineers
Hours & Renumeration
• 12-hour shifts
• 5 days a week
• Shift Rota from Monday – Sunday
• Paid hourly rate
• Paid Overtime
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.
