semi skilled boilermaker/welder
Company
Bakhresa SA
Location
Durban
Posted
4 days ago
Via
Indeed
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Job Description
We are looking for a boilermaker who can cast, bend, weld and assembles parts to build iron and steel structures and boilers. Your duty shall include operating machinery and tools to cut and shape metal and steel parts, performing tests on finished boilers and performing boiler maintenance.
Duties and responsibilities include the following:
• Reading manuals and blueprints for work to be performed
• Casting and bending metal parts
• Using power tools and machinery
• Welding steel
• Assembling and installing boilers
• Operating and maintaining boilers
• Completing checklists and boiler logs
• Adhering to relevant regulations and safety standards
• Carrying out gas metal arc welding (GMAW), to manufacture items and components
• Cutting materials into the required shapes, checking dimensions and thicknesses
• Welding or joining metal and other materials into a wide range of structures
• Following engineering plans, drawings and instructions
• Operating tools and machinery and welding equipment
• Inspecting and testing welds with precision measuring instruments
• Dismantling metal structures
• Cleaning tools, equipment and work areas
• Working on site as well as in a workshop.
Work Location: In person
Duties and responsibilities include the following:
• Reading manuals and blueprints for work to be performed
• Casting and bending metal parts
• Using power tools and machinery
• Welding steel
• Assembling and installing boilers
• Operating and maintaining boilers
• Completing checklists and boiler logs
• Adhering to relevant regulations and safety standards
• Carrying out gas metal arc welding (GMAW), to manufacture items and components
• Cutting materials into the required shapes, checking dimensions and thicknesses
• Welding or joining metal and other materials into a wide range of structures
• Following engineering plans, drawings and instructions
• Operating tools and machinery and welding equipment
• Inspecting and testing welds with precision measuring instruments
• Dismantling metal structures
• Cleaning tools, equipment and work areas
• Working on site as well as in a workshop.
Work Location: In person
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What is the minimum wage for Packing Staff Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for packing staff in South Africa is R27.58 per hour as of 1 March 2026. This equates to R5,375.10 per month for a 45-hour work week, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours.
What education and experience are required for packing staff jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, packing staff roles require a Grade 10 certificate or equivalent and no prior experience for entry-level positions. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and pass a basic medical fitness test for warehouse environments.
What documents are needed to apply for packing staff jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, bank details, and a signed employment contract within 7 days of starting. Foreign nationals require a valid work visa and asylum seeker permit if applicable.
What are the working hours, leave entitlements and benefits for packing staff in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, packing staff work a maximum of 45 hours per week with 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service. Employees receive 3 days family responsibility leave and UIF contributions of 1% from both employer and employee.
