semi skilled boilermaker/welder
Durban, South AfricaCompany
Bakhresa SA
Location
Durban
Posted
4 days ago
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs in South Africa
What is the national minimum wage for welder jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage is R30.73 per hour effective 1 March 2026. For welders on standard 45-hour weeks, this amounts to R6,012 per month before deductions. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the rate for the first 10 hours per week.
What work visa do foreigners need for welder jobs in South Africa in 2026?
Foreign welders require a General Work Visa from the Department of Home Affairs, as welding is not on the 2026 Critical Skills List. The application fee is R1,520, and a job offer with minimum salary of R27,500 per month is required. Processing takes 8-10 weeks at a South African embassy.
What qualifications and experience are required for welder jobs in South Africa?
A minimum NCV Level 4 or N3 Technical Certificate in Welding plus 24 months practical training and passing a trade test is needed for artisan welder status. Entry-level roles require Grade 12 and 12 months workshop experience. All must be registered on the QCTO artisan database.
What documents are needed to apply for welder jobs via South African government services?
Register on the ESSA portal with certified ID or passport copy, matric certificate, welding qualification, CV, and proof of experience. For foreigners, include SAQA-verified foreign qualifications and work visa. Applications are free and lead to employer referrals within 14 days.
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