Welder
Company
Jenni Strous & Associates
Location
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Via
via BeBee
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Job Description
A CONTRACT position is based in Johannesburg North for a highly skilled and qualified welder with proven experience in medium to heavy steel fabrication. This is a hands-on production role requiring precision, the ability to work independently from engineering drawings, and experience with complex welding procedures.
Key Requirements
• Relevant welding qualification (trade tested / coded welder)
• Experience welding plate thicknesses from 4mm to 12mm
• Experience with STRENX 700 high-strength structural steel is highly preferred
• Capable of assembling, jigging, and welding components precisely and accurately from engineering drawings
• Experience executing complex welding procedures (WPS/PQR compliance preferred)
• Skilled with MIG & TIG welding processes on high-strength steels
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to achieve consistent weld quality to specification
• Experience in a defence, heavy vehicle, or structural fabrication environment would be advantageous
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R18 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
Key Requirements
• Relevant welding qualification (trade tested / coded welder)
• Experience welding plate thicknesses from 4mm to 12mm
• Experience with STRENX 700 high-strength structural steel is highly preferred
• Capable of assembling, jigging, and welding components precisely and accurately from engineering drawings
• Experience executing complex welding procedures (WPS/PQR compliance preferred)
• Skilled with MIG & TIG welding processes on high-strength steels
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to achieve consistent weld quality to specification
• Experience in a defence, heavy vehicle, or structural fabrication environment would be advantageous
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R18 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month
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.
