Welders & Boilermakers
Company
Kabstrading Co
Location
Durban
Salary
R 50K–R 70K a year
Posted
5 days ago
Via
via JobLeads
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Performs high-quality welding repairs and refurbishments of trucks and trailers
• Replaces rubbing plates
• Reads blueprints and drawings and takes measurements to plan layouts and procedures
• Determines the appropriate welding equipment required and methods based on requirements
• Sets up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cuts material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operates angle grinders to prepare parts for welding
• Aligns components using callipers, rulers and clamp pieces
• Welds components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repairs machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Tests and inspects welded surfaces and structures to identify and repair flaws
• Maintains equipment in safe conditions at all times
• Implements effective and hygienic housekeeping activities at all times
• Performs high-quality welding repairs and refurbishments of trucks and trailers
• Replaces rubbing plates
• Reads blueprints and drawings and takes measurements to plan layouts and procedures
• Determines the appropriate welding equipment required and methods based on requirements
• Sets up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cuts material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operates angle grinders to prepare parts for welding
• Aligns components using callipers, rulers and clamp pieces
• Welds components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repairs machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Tests and inspects welded surfaces and structures to identify and repair flaws
• Maintains equipment in safe conditions at all times
• Implements effective and hygienic housekeeping activities at all times
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What is the minimum wage for Driver Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for drivers in South Africa is R32.45 per hour from 1 March 2026 under the National Minimum Wage Act. Drivers working more than 45 hours per week must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times the hourly rate. This applies to all Code 08, 10 and 14 licence holders in the road freight and passenger sectors.
Do I need a Professional Driving Permit to apply for Driver Jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, all drivers of vehicles over 3 500 kg or carrying passengers for reward must hold a valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) renewed every five years. Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, medical certificate and police clearance at any Driving Licence Testing Centre. Without a PrDP, employment contracts are invalid under the National Road Traffic Act.
What documents are required to apply for Driver Jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified copy of ID, valid driving licence with PrDP, proof of residence, and a completed Z83 form or online profile on the ESSA system. Applications are processed within 14 working days at labour centres nationwide. No application fee is charged for registration on the public employment database.
What are the standard working hours and leave entitlements for drivers in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, drivers may work a maximum of 45 ordinary hours per week with at least 36 consecutive hours of rest. Annual leave is 15 working days after the first year of employment, plus 10 public holidays and sick leave of 30 days over a three-year cycle. Night shift drivers receive an additional R4.50 per hour allowance from March 2026.
