Artisan Welder (Trade Tested Welder)
Company
PUTCO
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
10 hours ago
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Job Description
**Job Requirements**:The ideal applicant will possess the following: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Artisan Welder trade test certificate. Qualified Artisan Welder. Trade test certificate in welding. ± 5 years previous working experience in a welding environment.
• *Job Outputs**:Welding engine and gearbox parts. Cutting and welding of metals. Welding of aluminium. CO2, MIG, TIG Welding. Work from drawing and specifications. Welding of cast iron and stainless steel. Cutting and welding of pipes. Welding of allow metals. Gas welding. Good knowledge of coded welding and brazing procedures. Knowledge of the bus industry requirements pertaining to welding. Knowledge of safety standards to be adhered to in welding. Ability to handle & cut metals into desirable sizes.
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
• *Job Outputs**:Welding engine and gearbox parts. Cutting and welding of metals. Welding of aluminium. CO2, MIG, TIG Welding. Work from drawing and specifications. Welding of cast iron and stainless steel. Cutting and welding of pipes. Welding of allow metals. Gas welding. Good knowledge of coded welding and brazing procedures. Knowledge of the bus industry requirements pertaining to welding. Knowledge of safety standards to be adhered to in welding. Ability to handle & cut metals into desirable sizes.
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
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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.
