Hdpe Welder
Company
Minopex
Location
Polokwane
Posted
4 days ago
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Job Description
**Introduction**
This position will be based at the Bokoni Platinum Mine in Atok, Limpopo Province.
• *Description**
The purpose of this position is to be part of a full HDPE team in the workshop and on all Sites.
• *Duties and Responsibilities**:
- Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
- Determining the required tools, materials and welding methods
- Assembling, installing and repairing pipe components and systems according to specifications
- Inspecting materials, equipment, and tools on /off site
- Examining completed welds to ensure they are free of defects, smooth, and functional.
- Observing safety regulations during working processes
- Must be able to take on-site sizes for workshop manufacturing
• *Qualification Requirements**:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid HDPE Welding certificate
- Valid driver’s license
- Valid passport
• *Experience and Skills Requirements**
- Minimum 3 years’ experience and knowledge within mining industry in HDPE is preferred
- English Language Proficiency
- Knowledge of Workplace and Mining environment’s Safety and Procedures
- Time management skills
This position will be based at the Bokoni Platinum Mine in Atok, Limpopo Province.
• *Description**
The purpose of this position is to be part of a full HDPE team in the workshop and on all Sites.
• *Duties and Responsibilities**:
- Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
- Determining the required tools, materials and welding methods
- Assembling, installing and repairing pipe components and systems according to specifications
- Inspecting materials, equipment, and tools on /off site
- Examining completed welds to ensure they are free of defects, smooth, and functional.
- Observing safety regulations during working processes
- Must be able to take on-site sizes for workshop manufacturing
• *Qualification Requirements**:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid HDPE Welding certificate
- Valid driver’s license
- Valid passport
• *Experience and Skills Requirements**
- Minimum 3 years’ experience and knowledge within mining industry in HDPE is preferred
- English Language Proficiency
- Knowledge of Workplace and Mining environment’s Safety and Procedures
- Time management skills
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.
