Apprentice Welder
Company
NOV Inc.
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
24 days ago
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Job Description
**Duties & Responsibilities**:
- Participate in practical training aligned with the Trainee Welding Operator role
- Complete the full theoretical and practical training syllabus as per program modules
- Gain hands-on experience through structured on-the-job training
- Demonstrate the ability to pass both theoretical and practical assessments as per training levels
- Read and interpret work instructions, engineering drawings, and shop documentation to execute tasks accurately
- Assist in issuing manufacturing processes and follow recognized procedures for handling welding consumables
- Operate welding equipment proficiently and work to achieve high-quality standards in fabrication
- Maintain welder traceability and follow company procedures for documentation and timekeeping (Kronos)
- Communicate safety, quality, or production issues through proper channels
- Maintain a clean, organized work area (5S) and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• *Qualifications**:
- Technical Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science (Standard or Higher Grade)
Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
• *We Power the Industry that Powers the World**
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.
• *Global Family**
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
• *Purposeful Innovation**
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
• *Service Above All**
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
• *Corporate**
Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.
- Participate in practical training aligned with the Trainee Welding Operator role
- Complete the full theoretical and practical training syllabus as per program modules
- Gain hands-on experience through structured on-the-job training
- Demonstrate the ability to pass both theoretical and practical assessments as per training levels
- Read and interpret work instructions, engineering drawings, and shop documentation to execute tasks accurately
- Assist in issuing manufacturing processes and follow recognized procedures for handling welding consumables
- Operate welding equipment proficiently and work to achieve high-quality standards in fabrication
- Maintain welder traceability and follow company procedures for documentation and timekeeping (Kronos)
- Communicate safety, quality, or production issues through proper channels
- Maintain a clean, organized work area (5S) and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• *Qualifications**:
- Technical Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science (Standard or Higher Grade)
Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
• *We Power the Industry that Powers the World**
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.
• *Global Family**
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
• *Purposeful Innovation**
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
• *Service Above All**
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
• *Corporate**
Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.
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.
