Senior Boilermaker & Welder — Fabrication Specialist
Company
Gap Consulting
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
Minimum Requirements
• Must have a minimum of 4 years experience as a Boilermaker within the Engineering | Fabrication Industry
• Trade Tested :
Welder
• Strong knowledge in Fabrication Environment
• Valid Driver's License and own Transport required
• Contactable references and payslips required
Salary Structure
• Basic Salary based on experience
• Benefits aligned with a Metal Industries Association
Only suitable candidates will be shortlisted and contacted within 14 days.
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• Must have a minimum of 4 years experience as a Boilermaker within the Engineering | Fabrication Industry
• Trade Tested :
Welder
• Strong knowledge in Fabrication Environment
• Valid Driver's License and own Transport required
• Contactable references and payslips required
Salary Structure
• Basic Salary based on experience
• Benefits aligned with a Metal Industries Association
Only suitable candidates will be shortlisted and contacted within 14 days.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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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.
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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.
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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.
