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.

#Driveyourcareerforward

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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 R30.64 per hour effective 1 March 2026 for all ordinary hours of work. For welders working a standard 45-hour week over 4.33 weeks, this equates to R5,975 per month before deductions. Sectoral determinations like those from the MEIBC set higher rates for covered welders.
Q What work visa is required for a foreigner to take up a welder job in South Africa in 2026?
Foreign welders require a General Work Visa as welding is not on the Critical Skills List effective 2026. The employer must apply via VFS Global with a job offer, company registration, and proof of advertising the job locally for 30 days, with visas valid up to 5 years. Processing takes 8-20 weeks and costs R1,520 application fee.
Q What qualifications and experience are needed for certified welder jobs in South Africa?
Certified welders need a National N3 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent NQF Level 4, plus 36 months workplace experience, followed by passing a trade test at an accredited test centre. The QCTO issues the Welding Artisan certificate upon success. Entry-level helpers require only Grade 10 with no experience.
Q What documents do I need to apply for welder jobs through South African government employment services?
Register on the eServices SA (ESSA) portal with certified copies of your ID or passport, matric certificate, trade test certificate, CV, and bank statement. Unemployed South Africans get free priority matching to welder vacancies. Walk-in registration at 126 Labour Centres requires the same documents.
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