Certified Welder
Company
Ignite Flare
Location
Polokwane
Posted
15 days ago
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Job Description
Company Description
Ignite Flare is a QCTO-accredited skills development provider specializing in artisan and welding training. Our mission is to equip individuals with practical, industry-ready skills for successful careers in manufacturing, construction, and mining industries. Through strong partnerships with industry leaders and a focus on employment facilitation, we actively work to bridge the skills gap in South Africa. Ignite Flare is committed to driving growth and creating opportunities through top-tier, hands-on training programs.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role based in the City of Polokwane for a Certified Welder. The Certified Welder will be responsible for performing professional-grade welding tasks such as assembling, installing, and repairing metal structures and components in accordance with blueprints, layouts, and specifications. Day-to-day responsibilities include operating various welding tools and equipment, conducting inspections of welding operations to ensure quality and safety, and maintaining equipment to ensure proper functionality. Adherence to safety protocols and standards is an essential component of this role.
Qualifications
• Proficiency in various welding techniques such as TIG, MIG, and arc welding
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Knowledge of tools and equipment maintenance techniques
• Familiarity with safety standards, protocols, and procedures in welding operations
• Physical fitness and manual dexterity for operating welding equipment
• Certification in welding from a recognized institution or equivalent experience
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Prior experience in the manufacturing, construction, or mining industries is an advantage
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Ignite Flare is a QCTO-accredited skills development provider specializing in artisan and welding training. Our mission is to equip individuals with practical, industry-ready skills for successful careers in manufacturing, construction, and mining industries. Through strong partnerships with industry leaders and a focus on employment facilitation, we actively work to bridge the skills gap in South Africa. Ignite Flare is committed to driving growth and creating opportunities through top-tier, hands-on training programs.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role based in the City of Polokwane for a Certified Welder. The Certified Welder will be responsible for performing professional-grade welding tasks such as assembling, installing, and repairing metal structures and components in accordance with blueprints, layouts, and specifications. Day-to-day responsibilities include operating various welding tools and equipment, conducting inspections of welding operations to ensure quality and safety, and maintaining equipment to ensure proper functionality. Adherence to safety protocols and standards is an essential component of this role.
Qualifications
• Proficiency in various welding techniques such as TIG, MIG, and arc welding
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Knowledge of tools and equipment maintenance techniques
• Familiarity with safety standards, protocols, and procedures in welding operations
• Physical fitness and manual dexterity for operating welding equipment
• Certification in welding from a recognized institution or equivalent experience
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Prior experience in the manufacturing, construction, or mining industries is an advantage
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
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.
