Welder
Company
Perfect Placement Recruitment
Location
Centurion
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Job Description
Job title: Welder
Vacancy type: Full time
Salary: Market-related
Location: Silverton, Pretoria
Duties:
• Read and interpret drawings and welding specifications.
• Perform welding using CO2 (MIG/MAG) and TIG (GTAW) processes on various metals.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment.
• Inspect and test welds to meet quality and code standards.
• Carry out repairs, rework, and finishing as needed.
• Maintain safety standards and a clean work environment.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time.
Requirements:
• Trade certification and double coded welder qualification (CO2 and TIG) - beneficial.
• Experience working with aluminium and thick steel.
• Matric - beneficial
• Boiler maker experience - beneficial
• Proven experience as a welder, with competency in both CO2 and TIG processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of welding standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds.
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity for handling heavy equipment and working in confined spaces.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills for identifying welding defects and applying corrective measures.
By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:
1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.
PLEASE NOTE:
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Vacancy type: Full time
Salary: Market-related
Location: Silverton, Pretoria
Duties:
• Read and interpret drawings and welding specifications.
• Perform welding using CO2 (MIG/MAG) and TIG (GTAW) processes on various metals.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment.
• Inspect and test welds to meet quality and code standards.
• Carry out repairs, rework, and finishing as needed.
• Maintain safety standards and a clean work environment.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time.
Requirements:
• Trade certification and double coded welder qualification (CO2 and TIG) - beneficial.
• Experience working with aluminium and thick steel.
• Matric - beneficial
• Boiler maker experience - beneficial
• Proven experience as a welder, with competency in both CO2 and TIG processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of welding standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds.
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity for handling heavy equipment and working in confined spaces.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills for identifying welding defects and applying corrective measures.
By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:
1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.
PLEASE NOTE:
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Plumber Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for qualified plumbers in South Africa from 1 March 2026?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the National Minimum Wage at R28.79 per hour for plumbers as of 1 March 2026. This applies to all Sectoral Determination 13 workers with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours per week. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Which trade test certificate is required to legally work as a plumber in South Africa in 2026?
Candidates must hold a Red Seal trade certificate issued after passing the QCTO trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be registered on the National Artisan Database by 31 December 2025 for 2026 employment. No plumber may be employed without this qualification under the Skills Development Act.
How many annual leave days and sick leave days are plumbers entitled to under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act in 2026?
Plumbers receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of employment and 30 days of paid sick leave over a 36-month cycle. The leave must be taken within 6 months after the leave cycle ends or it is forfeited.
What documents must be submitted when applying for a plumber position through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
Applicants must submit a certified ID copy, Red Seal certificate, proof of residence, and a completed Z83 form to the nearest labour centre. All documents must be uploaded to the ESSA online portal by 30 June 2026 for the annual placement cycle.
