Trade Test Officer - Boilermaker and Welder - Casual

Durban, South Africa
Trade Test Officer - Boilermaker and Welder - Casual
Company
Ntice Sourcing Solutions
Location
Mount Edgecombe
Posted
17 days ago
Via
via BeBee
Apply on
Job description
Duties & Responsibilities
Shukela Training Centre has an employment opportunity for a Trade Test Officer - Boilermaker and Welder - Casual, reporting to the Technical Training Manager, based in Mount Edgecombe, Durban.

The Shukela Training Centre (STC) is a well-regarded training institution established about 50 years. The STC delivers high agricultural and quality engineering training to learners in the sugar industry and other industries within and outside South Africa's borders.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for conducting trade tests to aspiring artisans. Tasks will include (but not limited to):
• Ensuring that the trade test Centre is clean and conducive to conduct trade test
• Monitor and assess trade tests
• Prepare and complete all trade test documentation as per NAMB requirements
• Ensure all machinery is in safe working order
• Induct candidates to the trade test
• Complying and ensuring compliance to the requirements of the OHS Act and STC Safety Standards
• Ensure all consumables are available for trade test
• Conduct moderations in the Boilermaker and Welder trade
• Conduct ARPL assessments and skills assessments

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
• In possession of a National Trade test Certificate as a Boilermaker and Welder
• Assessor and Moderator Certificate, registered with NAMB
• Effective communication skills in English are essential
• Computer literacy in MS Office

Application Procedures

SASA follows a comprehensive recruitment process that includes the formal assessment of cognitive abilities and preferred behavioural styles.

Important to note

Short-listed candidates will be required to participate in pre-selection competency and psychometric assessments and must have a clear credit and criminal record.

SASA's Recruitment Policy a) SASA supports the provisions of the EE Act and BBBEE Act. In recognizing the high level of unemployment in our country, our first priority is the provision of employment opportunities to South African nationals and more specifically our EE targets (including people with disabilities) based on alignment to national and provincial EAP's. We will only consider foreign nationals in the event that a comprehensive recruitment process has failed.

b) Short-listed candidates will be required to participate in pre-selection competency and psychometric assessments and will undergo credit and criminal record verifications.

Desired Experience & Qualification
Trade, Test, Officer, Boilermaker, Welder, Casual

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs in South Africa

Q
What is the minimum wage for welders in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage increased to R31.20 per hour effective 1 March 2026, equating to R12,870 per month for a standard 45-hour week. Welders covered by the Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council earn a minimum of R35,678 per month for qualified artisans. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the normal rate for hours exceeding 45 per week.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
Q
What work visa do foreign welders need to work in South Africa in 2026?
Foreign welders require a General Work Visa from the Department of Home Affairs, which needs a job offer from a South African employer and proof of qualifications. The application fee is R1,520, and processing takes 8-10 weeks as of 2026. Welding is not on the Critical Skills List, so a corporate permit or labour market test is mandatory.
Source: Department of Home Affairs
Q
What qualifications and experience are required for welder jobs in South Africa in 2026?
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations requires a National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4 in Welding or Grade 12 plus a successful trade test for artisan status. Entry-level positions need 1-2 years of apprenticeship experience, while qualified welders must hold a Red Seal endorsement. Unqualified applicants can start as assistants at R18,500 per month.
Source: Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
Q
What documents are needed to apply for welder jobs in South Africa?
Applications require a certified ID copy, matric certificate, trade test certificate from an accredited centre, and CV with references as per Department of Employment and Labour guidelines. For trade test registration, submit N2 technical certificate and medical fitness report. Employers must verify documents via uFiling portal before hiring.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour