Welder
Company
Afrirent Auto
Location
Gqeberha
Job Type
Full–time and Contractor
Via
Glassdoor
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Job Description
· Welding repairs and refurbishments of truck trailers.
· Replacement of rubbing plates.
· Reading blueprints and drawings and taking measurements to plan layout and procedures.
· Determining the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
· Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements).
· Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
· Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces.
· Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead).
· Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
· Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
· Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
Welding Qualification
• Welding on trailers knowledge and experience with at least 5-years’ experience.
• Trade test (preferably)
• Focus on details and quality of work.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Pay: Up to R11 500,00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
• Arc and CO2: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
• Trade test (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
· Replacement of rubbing plates.
· Reading blueprints and drawings and taking measurements to plan layout and procedures.
· Determining the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
· Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements).
· Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.
· Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces.
· Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead).
· Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
· Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
· Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
Welding Qualification
• Welding on trailers knowledge and experience with at least 5-years’ experience.
• Trade test (preferably)
• Focus on details and quality of work.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Pay: Up to R11 500,00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
• Arc and CO2: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
• Trade test (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for code 10 and 14 drivers in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for drivers in South Africa is R27.58 per hour from 1 March 2026. Overtime after 45 hours per week must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate, equating to R41.37 per hour.
What Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) requirements apply to taxi and truck drivers in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, all drivers of vehicles over 3 500 kg or carrying passengers for reward must hold a valid PrDP issued by the Department of Transport. The permit costs R260 and must be renewed every five years with a medical fitness certificate dated no older than 24 months.
How many hours per week can drivers legally work in South Africa and what leave is mandatory in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, drivers may not exceed 45 ordinary hours per week under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Employees receive 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service and 6 weeks of sick leave over a 36-month cycle.
Which documents are required to apply for a driver position through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a valid South African ID, code-specific driving licence, PrDP, and recent tax clearance certificate when registering on the ESSA system. All documents must be uploaded as certified copies not older than three months.
