Welding Foreman
Company
Route Management
Location
Johannesburg
Via
Job Mail
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Job Description
A supervisory role within a welding or fabrication environment.
• Able to read and interpret Engineering drawings
• Liaising with Production teams
• Overseeing the work of welders, assigning tasks, and ensuring smooth workflow
• Understanding welding processes, interpreting blueprints and technical drawings, and troubleshooting welding issues.
• Participation in the fabrication of metal components including welding, cutting and shaping
• Usage of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment and heavy machinery
• General tasks in department
• Adherence to safety protocols and regulations, including PPE
• Cleaning pressure vessel equipment
Requirements
• Matric
• Own transport
• Red seal in Welding
• Understanding welding processes
• interpreting blueprints, technical drawings
• troubleshooting welding issues.
• Able to work long hours and under pressure
• High energy levels and self-motivated
• Able to follow instructions
• Reliable transport
• Good communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other team members
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Semi - skilled boilermaker.
• Able to read and interpret Engineering drawings
• Liaising with Production teams
• Overseeing the work of welders, assigning tasks, and ensuring smooth workflow
• Understanding welding processes, interpreting blueprints and technical drawings, and troubleshooting welding issues.
• Participation in the fabrication of metal components including welding, cutting and shaping
• Usage of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment and heavy machinery
• General tasks in department
• Adherence to safety protocols and regulations, including PPE
• Cleaning pressure vessel equipment
Requirements
• Matric
• Own transport
• Red seal in Welding
• Understanding welding processes
• interpreting blueprints, technical drawings
• troubleshooting welding issues.
• Able to work long hours and under pressure
• High energy levels and self-motivated
• Able to follow instructions
• Reliable transport
• Good communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other team members
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Semi - skilled boilermaker.
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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.
