Coded Welder
Company
Human Link Consulting
Location
Durban
Posted
20 days ago
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Job Description
We are looking for skilled and certified Coded Welders to join our team.
• *Responsibilities**:
- Perform welding tasks using various techniques, including MIG and TIG welding.
- Work with materials such as stainless steel and carbon steel, ensuring high-quality and precise welds.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications to determine welding requirements.
- Inspect and test welds to ensure they meet ISO standards and client specifications.
- Maintain welding equipment and tools in safe working condition.
- Follow safety regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
- Collaborate with team members to meet project timelines and quality standards.
- Undertake additional tasks related to welding and fabrication as needed.
• *Requirements**:
- Certification as a Coded Welder, with expertise in MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Prior experience in an ISO-certified or high-quality welding environment is preferred.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and ability to operate safely in potentially hazardous environments.
- Ability to work under challenging conditions
- No fear of heights or working in confined spaces
- Excellent communication skills (understand, read and write in English)
- Must be medically fit to work in all areas.
- Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo pre-screening assessments and interviews.
- Reliable transport
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months
• *Responsibilities**:
- Perform welding tasks using various techniques, including MIG and TIG welding.
- Work with materials such as stainless steel and carbon steel, ensuring high-quality and precise welds.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications to determine welding requirements.
- Inspect and test welds to ensure they meet ISO standards and client specifications.
- Maintain welding equipment and tools in safe working condition.
- Follow safety regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
- Collaborate with team members to meet project timelines and quality standards.
- Undertake additional tasks related to welding and fabrication as needed.
• *Requirements**:
- Certification as a Coded Welder, with expertise in MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Prior experience in an ISO-certified or high-quality welding environment is preferred.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and ability to operate safely in potentially hazardous environments.
- Ability to work under challenging conditions
- No fear of heights or working in confined spaces
- Excellent communication skills (understand, read and write in English)
- Must be medically fit to work in all areas.
- Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo pre-screening assessments and interviews.
- Reliable transport
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months
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.
