Company
Bakhresa SA
Location
Durban
Posted
4 days ago
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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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Quick answers about Welder Jobs in South Africa
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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
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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
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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
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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