Welder
Company
Jenni Strous & Associates
Location
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Via
via BeBee
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Job Description
A CONTRACT position is based in Johannesburg North for a highly skilled and qualified welder with proven experience in medium to heavy steel fabrication. This is a hands-on production role requiring precision, the ability to work independently from engineering drawings, and experience with complex welding procedures.
Key Requirements
• Relevant welding qualification (trade tested / coded welder)
• Experience welding plate thicknesses from 4mm to 12mm
• Experience with STRENX 700 high-strength structural steel is highly preferred
• Capable of assembling, jigging, and welding components precisely and accurately from engineering drawings
• Experience executing complex welding procedures (WPS/PQR compliance preferred)
• Skilled with MIG & TIG welding processes on high-strength steels
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to achieve consistent weld quality to specification
• Experience in a defence, heavy vehicle, or structural fabrication environment would be advantageous
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R18 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
Key Requirements
• Relevant welding qualification (trade tested / coded welder)
• Experience welding plate thicknesses from 4mm to 12mm
• Experience with STRENX 700 high-strength structural steel is highly preferred
• Capable of assembling, jigging, and welding components precisely and accurately from engineering drawings
• Experience executing complex welding procedures (WPS/PQR compliance preferred)
• Skilled with MIG & TIG welding processes on high-strength steels
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to achieve consistent weld quality to specification
• Experience in a defence, heavy vehicle, or structural fabrication environment would be advantageous
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R18 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in South Africa from 1 January 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for welders in South Africa is R27.85 per hour as of 1 January 2026 under the National Minimum Wage Act. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times this rate for hours worked beyond 45 per week in the metal industry.
What qualifications and experience does the Department of Employment and Labour require for welder jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, welders must hold a minimum N2 certificate in welding plus 3 years documented experience or a Red Seal trade certificate issued by QCTO. Candidates without these credentials are ineligible for formal sector positions.
Which documents are required when applying for welder jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, Red Seal certificate or N2 qualification, proof of 3 years experience, and a valid tax number from SARS. Applications without these four documents are rejected at the labour centre.
What are the legal working hours and annual leave entitlements for welders in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week with 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service. Public holidays and family responsibility leave of 3 days per year are additional entitlements.
