Welders and boilermakers needed
Company
Impendulo-ICT
Location
Gqeberha
Job Type
Contractor
Posted
5 days ago
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via Gumtree
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Job Description
Job Advertisement: Boilermaker & Welder (Short-Term Contract)
Project Location: Port Elizabeth
Duration:
Start Date: May 26
Role Overview
We are seeking a qualified Boilermaker and a coded Welder for an immediate, short-term industrial contract. The project involves
Key Responsibilities
Boilermaker: Reading and interpreting technical drawings, structural steel assembly, and onsite fabrication.
Welder: High-quality welding (TIG/MIG/Arc as specified) according to project standards. Must ensure all welds meet structural integrity and safety codes.
Requirements
Relevant Trade Certificate or Red Seal qualification.
Proven experience in industrial or utility-scale environments.
For Welders: Current/valid coding
Ability to work independently and adhere to strict safety (OHS) protocols.
Own basic PPE and hand tools preferred.
Please contact Natasha 0812520367
Email cv to [email protected]
Project Location: Port Elizabeth
Duration:
Start Date: May 26
Role Overview
We are seeking a qualified Boilermaker and a coded Welder for an immediate, short-term industrial contract. The project involves
Key Responsibilities
Boilermaker: Reading and interpreting technical drawings, structural steel assembly, and onsite fabrication.
Welder: High-quality welding (TIG/MIG/Arc as specified) according to project standards. Must ensure all welds meet structural integrity and safety codes.
Requirements
Relevant Trade Certificate or Red Seal qualification.
Proven experience in industrial or utility-scale environments.
For Welders: Current/valid coding
Ability to work independently and adhere to strict safety (OHS) protocols.
Own basic PPE and hand tools preferred.
Please contact Natasha 0812520367
Email cv to [email protected]
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.
