WELDERS AND BOILERMAKERS

WELDERS AND BOILERMAKERS


Company
Indu Holdings
Location
Cape Town
Via
Talent.com

Job Description
Core Competencies
Technical Skills:
Interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
Perform MIG TIG Arc/Stick and other welding processes independently.
Execute welds to meet dimensional and strength requirements.
Perform welding on various materials (mild steel stainless steel aluminium etc.).
Conduct post-weld finishing grinding and visual checks.
Maintain and calibrate welding equipment.

Quality:
Ensure welds comply with specifications and quality standards.
Conduct visual inspections and non-destructive testing (if certified). If not request inspections to be done.
Document weld quality and maintain traceability where required.

Required Skills:

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Key Skills
IT Help Desk,Business Management,Application Development,Faculty,HTML
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
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