Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welder - Gauteng, Pretoria East

Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welder - Gauteng, Pretoria East

Pretoria, South Africa

Company
Motorecruit
Location
Pretoria
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Adzuna

Job Description
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welder - Gauteng, Pretoria East

#DriveYourCareerForward as a skilled TIG Welder within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing and fabrication environment.

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and detail-orientated TIG Welder to join their workshop team. This role is suited to a hands-on individual with strong aluminium and stainless-steel welding experience, who takes pride in neat fabrication and quality workmanship.

Remuneration:
R 15 000 – R 23 000 Per month depending on experience - Benefits include Provident Fund

Duties
• Reporting to the workshop foreman
• Advanced TIG welding on aluminium and stainless steel components
• Fabrication and assembly according to technical drawings and specifications
• Grinding, finishing and fitment of fabricated components
• Working accurately from digital drawings, photos and specifications
• Maintaining high-quality workmanship and attention to detail
• Ensuring workshop safety and cleanliness standards are maintained
• Working independently while meeting deadlines and production targets

Requirements:
• Proven TIG welding experience within a fabrication or automotive environment
• Strong aluminium and stainless-steel welding ability
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Excellent finishing and fabrication skills
• Reliable, disciplined and physically fit
• Ability to work well under pressure and within a team environment
• Trade qualification advantageous but not essential
• Welding certification advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence advantageous
• Basic computer literacy advantageous

If your current experience and skillsets tick majority of the job specification boxes, then:

Apply directly now – Send your CV to [email protected]

Feel free to contact Hayley directly on 087 265 3364 or send a WhatsApp to 082 442 5410 for more information.

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Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 7 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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Submission closing date: No later than 21 May 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs in South Africa

Q 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 R30.15 per hour effective 1 March 2026. This equates to R5,879 per month based on 195 standard ordinary hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the rate for the first 10 hours per week.
Q What is the typical monthly salary range for qualified welders in South Africa in 2026?
According to Statistics South Africa QLFS data adjusted for 2026, qualified welders earn between R25,000 and R45,000 per month. The median salary is R32,500 for artisan welders with trade test certification. Entry-level positions start at R20,000 per month.
Q What work visa requirements apply to foreign nationals for welder jobs in South Africa?
Foreign welders require a General Work Visa from the Department of Home Affairs, needing a job offer from an accredited employer and proof the position was advertised for 3 months on the ESSA database without local hires. The offered salary must be market-related at R28,000 per month minimum for the occupation. Processing fee is R1,520 and takes 8-20 weeks.
Q What education and experience qualify me for certified welder jobs in South Africa?
A minimum N2 National Certificate in Welding or Mechanical Engineering, plus 18 months structured workplace practical experience or 36 months unstructured confirmed by affidavit, is required for the trade test. Equivalent NCV Level 4 with relevant subjects is accepted. The qualification is at Occupational Certificate Level 4.
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