Mould Maintenance Welder
Company
WELDER
Location
Gqeberha
Job Type
Contractor
Posted
28 days ago
Via
Gumtree
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Job Description
Mould Maintenance Welder
Purpose
of the Role:
To assemble, disassemble, maintain, repair, and modify aluminium moulds to
ensure optimal performance and quality standards.
Key
Responsibilities:
• Assemble and disassemble
moulds
• Maintain, repair, and modify
moulds
• Perform aluminium welding
(advantageous)
• Carry out brazing work
• Use hand tools such as
spanners, hammers, and related equipment
• Handle and work with heavy
moulds and equipment safely
Requirements:
• Grade 12 qualification
• Certified CO₂ welder (arc
welding certification accepted)
• Aluminium welding experience
will be a strong advantage
• Ability to perform brazing
• Minimum of 3 years’
experience in a related field
Please send CV to [email protected]
WHATSAAP/PHONE CALLS
Purpose
of the Role:
To assemble, disassemble, maintain, repair, and modify aluminium moulds to
ensure optimal performance and quality standards.
Key
Responsibilities:
• Assemble and disassemble
moulds
• Maintain, repair, and modify
moulds
• Perform aluminium welding
(advantageous)
• Carry out brazing work
• Use hand tools such as
spanners, hammers, and related equipment
• Handle and work with heavy
moulds and equipment safely
Requirements:
• Grade 12 qualification
• Certified CO₂ welder (arc
welding certification accepted)
• Aluminium welding experience
will be a strong advantage
• Ability to perform brazing
• Minimum of 3 years’
experience in a related field
Please send CV to [email protected]
WHATSAAP/PHONE CALLS
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.
