Apprentice Welder: Structured, Hands-On Steel Training

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured apprenticeship program

Hands-on training with certified welds

Potential for ongoing employment

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks an Apprentice Welder focused on structural steel. You will learn ARC, MIG, and TIG welding alongside certified professionals, prepare surfaces, and follow procedures on diverse projects in a construction context.

You will gain hands-on experience, safety training, and a solid foundation in welding techniques. The program emphasizes practical skill development and potential for ongoing employment within the company.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Passion for welding and metal fabrication.
• Basic mathematics and measurement principles.
• Work safely in workshop and on-site environments.
• Strong physical stamina and dexterity.
• Detail-oriented with focus on quality.
• Team player with good communication.
• Legally eligible to undertake an apprenticeship in South Africa.
• Previous welding exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders in ARC, MIG, and TIG welding.
• Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning, grinding, and cutting.
• Follow welding procedures and project specifications.
• Assist in assembly and fitting of structural steel components.
• Operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect welds for quality and adherence to standards.
• Identify and rectify welding defects.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations on site and in workshop.
• Maintain tools and equipment, and participate in training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Team player

Good communication

Physical stamina

Math basics

Welding interest

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks an Apprentice Welder focused on structural steel. You will learn ARC, MIG, and TIG welding alongside certified professionals, prepare surfaces, and follow procedures on diverse projects in a construction context.

You will gain hands-on experience, safety training, and a solid foundation in welding techniques. The program emphasizes practical skill development and potential for ongoing employment within the company.