Welder / Pipe Fitter
Company
JSM Business Services and Recruitment
Location
Cape Town
Posted
5 days ago
Via
Pnet
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Job Description
Introduction
Job Title:
Reporting to:
Overall purpose of the role
To support the mechanical engineers and maintenance teams with welding and fitting metal equipment around site.
Main duties and responsibilities
As a mechanical fitter you must have completed an apprenticeship in welding.
The role of a mechanical fitter involves the following duties:
• Repairing cracked or broken metal work
• Following safety protocols in the workplace
• Maintaining an orderly stock room
• Performing equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Following written instructions and keeping records
• Adhering to health and safety regulations
• Completing physical tasks quickly and accurately.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Behaviours
Measures of Success
• Able to complete assigned tasks in an efficient way – means that the manager knows you won’t be dawdling but are working to ensure the job is done correctly
• Maintaining a clean and orderly working environment – especially the stock room
Key Relationships
• Site Manager
• Production Shift Supervisors & Managers
• Mechanical engineers
Hours & Renumeration
• 12-hour shifts
• 5 days a week
• Shift Rota from Monday – Sunday
• Paid hourly rate
• Paid Overtime
Job Title:
Reporting to:
Overall purpose of the role
To support the mechanical engineers and maintenance teams with welding and fitting metal equipment around site.
Main duties and responsibilities
As a mechanical fitter you must have completed an apprenticeship in welding.
The role of a mechanical fitter involves the following duties:
• Repairing cracked or broken metal work
• Following safety protocols in the workplace
• Maintaining an orderly stock room
• Performing equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Following written instructions and keeping records
• Adhering to health and safety regulations
• Completing physical tasks quickly and accurately.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Behaviours
Measures of Success
• Able to complete assigned tasks in an efficient way – means that the manager knows you won’t be dawdling but are working to ensure the job is done correctly
• Maintaining a clean and orderly working environment – especially the stock room
Key Relationships
• Site Manager
• Production Shift Supervisors & Managers
• Mechanical engineers
Hours & Renumeration
• 12-hour shifts
• 5 days a week
• Shift Rota from Monday – Sunday
• Paid hourly rate
• Paid Overtime
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Electrician Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Electrician Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for electricians in South Africa is R28.79 per hour as of 1 March 2026. Electricians working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. This applies to all registered electrical contractors under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
What qualifications and experience are required to work as an electrician in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants need an NQF Level 4 electrical engineering certificate plus a completed trade test at a registered trade test centre. A minimum of 3 years relevant experience is required before the trade test, with registration on the National Artisan Database mandatory from 1 January 2026.
What documents are needed to apply for electrician jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, NQF Level 4 certificate, trade test results, and proof of 3 years experience via the ESSA online portal. Applications without a valid Certificate of Compliance number are rejected immediately.
What are the standard working hours and leave benefits for electricians in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, electricians work 45 hours per week with 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service as of 2026. Sick leave is 36 days over a 3-year cycle and family responsibility leave is 3 days per year.
