Mig & Tig Welder
Company
Motus Aftermarket Parts
Location
Pretoria
Posted
3 days ago
Via
Trabajo.org
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Job Description
**Main purpose of the job**:
Tig and Mig Welding of canopy kit components and canopy Kits
• *Requirements and Experience**
- At least 2 - years’ experience in Mig and Tig welding on both stainless steel and aluminium
- Red seal certificate in welding or minimum 2 years’ experience as per point 1
- Grade 12
- Ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings
- Clear criminal record
• *Duties and responsibilities**
- Material identification, Interpret technical drawings, jigging and fabrication.
- Preliminary visual inspection of parts to be welded for visible damages
- Reporting of Non-conformance before commencing with welding
- Correct set up of welding machine, welding gas, gauges and clamps
- Welding of canopy kit components according to drawing dimensions and welding sequence.
- Welding of pre-assembled canopy kits according to drawing and critical dimensions.
- Reaching / exceeding minimum welding requirements in terms of quantity & quality daily. (Minimum requirements for a 9 hour work shift are as follows per component: Ribs x 7 sets; Doors x 14 sets; D/C canopies x 4.5 complete units; S/C canopies X 2.75)
- Post welding inspection: Measuring & Recording of critical dimensions after welding for conformance to drawing and signing of on quality on production paperwork.
- Every employee in the production line is responsible for quality and thus all and any deviations need to be reported.
All production documentation to be completed daily in real time.
- Always maintain welding machine, all tools, gauges and measuring equipment in good working condition.
- Perform tasks as requested from time to time by management or direct superior
- Comply with all health & Safety regulations and other company policy & procedures.
- General House Keeping in your workstation / welding bay and immediate surrounding area.
• *Equity Statement
Tig and Mig Welding of canopy kit components and canopy Kits
• *Requirements and Experience**
- At least 2 - years’ experience in Mig and Tig welding on both stainless steel and aluminium
- Red seal certificate in welding or minimum 2 years’ experience as per point 1
- Grade 12
- Ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings
- Clear criminal record
• *Duties and responsibilities**
- Material identification, Interpret technical drawings, jigging and fabrication.
- Preliminary visual inspection of parts to be welded for visible damages
- Reporting of Non-conformance before commencing with welding
- Correct set up of welding machine, welding gas, gauges and clamps
- Welding of canopy kit components according to drawing dimensions and welding sequence.
- Welding of pre-assembled canopy kits according to drawing and critical dimensions.
- Reaching / exceeding minimum welding requirements in terms of quantity & quality daily. (Minimum requirements for a 9 hour work shift are as follows per component: Ribs x 7 sets; Doors x 14 sets; D/C canopies x 4.5 complete units; S/C canopies X 2.75)
- Post welding inspection: Measuring & Recording of critical dimensions after welding for conformance to drawing and signing of on quality on production paperwork.
- Every employee in the production line is responsible for quality and thus all and any deviations need to be reported.
All production documentation to be completed daily in real time.
- Always maintain welding machine, all tools, gauges and measuring equipment in good working condition.
- Perform tasks as requested from time to time by management or direct superior
- Comply with all health & Safety regulations and other company policy & procedures.
- General House Keeping in your workstation / welding bay and immediate surrounding area.
• *Equity Statement
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.
