Qualified Welder – Medium to Heavy Fabrication
Company
Assign Services (Pty) Ltd - JHB
Location
Gauteng
Posted
28 days ago
Via
via BeBee
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Job Description
• Specialist Role
• Candidates must be trade tested/coded and experienced with high-strength structural steels (STRENX 700 or equivalent).
• The ability to work precisely from drawings and execute complex welding procedures (WPS compliance) is essential.
• Cutting, shaping, and smoothing metal using hand tools, power tools, and machines.
• Welding components using various welding equipment based on the process requirements.
• Testing and inspecting welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws.
• Maintaining equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Ensuring safety and structural integrity in the welds and metal structures created.
• Candidates must be trade tested/coded and experienced with high-strength structural steels (STRENX 700 or equivalent).
• The ability to work precisely from drawings and execute complex welding procedures (WPS compliance) is essential.
• Cutting, shaping, and smoothing metal using hand tools, power tools, and machines.
• Welding components using various welding equipment based on the process requirements.
• Testing and inspecting welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws.
• Maintaining equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Ensuring safety and structural integrity in the welds and metal structures created.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Staff Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for packing staff jobs in South African warehouses starting 1 March 2026?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the National Minimum Wage at R28.79 per hour for packing staff from 1 March 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours per week. Employers must display the wage schedule at all workplaces.
Do I need a matric certificate or prior experience to qualify for packing staff roles in South Africa in 2026?
Packing staff positions require only a Grade 9 certificate and no prior experience according to the Department of Employment and Labour guidelines effective 2026. Workers must be at least 18 years old and pass a basic medical fitness test for shift work.
Which documents are required when applying for packing staff jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, and bank account details to register on the Employment Services System by 31 December 2026. A signed CV and UIF registration number are also mandatory for all applications.
What are the maximum working hours and annual leave entitlements for packing staff in South Africa for 2026?
Packing staff may not exceed 45 ordinary hours per week with a maximum of 10 hours overtime as regulated from 1 January 2026. Full-time workers receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service.
