Boilermaker | Welder
Company
Gap Consulting
Location
Cape Town
Posted
18 days ago
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Job Description
Reference: FMC******-LG-1#SHIFTINTOHIGHCAREER by joining a FMCG | Manufacturing Company that seeks the expertise of a Boilermaker | Welder
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a Boilermaker | Welder in the FMCG | Manufacturing | Steel IndustryGrade 12 | N3 Trade test: Boilermaker | WelderTake and read measurements Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipmentExperience in fabrication using radial, parallel, triangulation and cutting planesValid Driver's License and own Transport requiredContactable references and payslips requiredSalary Structure:Basic Salary negotiable based on experienceBenefits(Only suitable candidates will be shortlisted and contacted within 14 days) Please send your CV to Visit our website at Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn @GAP Consulting or on Twitter @GAPRecruitmentGAP ConsultingSA's Premium Recruitment Consultancy
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a Boilermaker | Welder in the FMCG | Manufacturing | Steel IndustryGrade 12 | N3 Trade test: Boilermaker | WelderTake and read measurements Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipmentExperience in fabrication using radial, parallel, triangulation and cutting planesValid Driver's License and own Transport requiredContactable references and payslips requiredSalary Structure:Basic Salary negotiable based on experienceBenefits(Only suitable candidates will be shortlisted and contacted within 14 days) Please send your CV to Visit our website at Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn @GAP Consulting or on Twitter @GAPRecruitmentGAP ConsultingSA's Premium Recruitment Consultancy
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.
