TRAFFIC Western Cape

WELDERS / BOILERMAKERS - ARTISANS

KETHELO GROUP

Job Description

Cape Town, South Africa Posted on 03/28/2026

Responsibilities
  • Welding & Fabrication Duties
    • Fit components according to drawings and process quality plans.
    • Lay out, position, align and secure parts and assemblies prior to welding.
    • Prepare components for welding according to specifications.
    • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic equipment in flat, vertical and overhead positions.
    • Repair machinery and components by welding pieces and filling gaps.
  • Equipment Operation
    • Recognize, set up and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade.
    • Determine appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
    • Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.
    • Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
  • Inspection & Measurement
    • Record accurate component dimensions using calibrated instruments.
    • Examine workpieces for defects and measure to ensure conformance to specifications.

About This Role

Career insights for Boilermakers positions

Salary Benchmark
R13,593/month
R10,393 to R22,764/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Operations Monitoring Operation and Control Critical Thinking Equipment Maintenance Quality Control Analysis
Common Technologies
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Health and safety training software SAP software

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