semi skilled boilermaker/welder
Company
Bakhresa SA
Location
Durban
Posted
4 days ago
Via
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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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.
