Welder CO2
Company
ABC Hansen Africa
Location
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
Light engineering factory in Samcorpark, Pretoria requires a qualified red seal welder with at least 3 years experience post qualification.
Reading and understanding of manufacturing drawings is a crucial skill, and MIG (CO2) welding of steel sheet and members - ranging between 2mm thickness and 10mm thickness - to manufacture agricultural processing equipment.
Only qualified welders with at least 3 years post qualification experience need apply - as the succesful applicant will need to mentor apprentice trainees.
Co2 MIG Welding of mild steel and stainless steel crucial skill
TIG welding ability will be advantageous
Preference will be given to applicants living near Silverton, Pretoria, GP or with own reliable transport - as overtime is a frequent requirement for this position
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: R60,00 - R75,00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Silverton, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
• Do you have a valid red seal red seal qualification for welding?
Experience:
• after qualification welding: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Reading and understanding of manufacturing drawings is a crucial skill, and MIG (CO2) welding of steel sheet and members - ranging between 2mm thickness and 10mm thickness - to manufacture agricultural processing equipment.
Only qualified welders with at least 3 years post qualification experience need apply - as the succesful applicant will need to mentor apprentice trainees.
Co2 MIG Welding of mild steel and stainless steel crucial skill
TIG welding ability will be advantageous
Preference will be given to applicants living near Silverton, Pretoria, GP or with own reliable transport - as overtime is a frequent requirement for this position
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: R60,00 - R75,00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Silverton, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
• Do you have a valid red seal red seal qualification for welding?
Experience:
• after qualification welding: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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.
