Welding Apprentice: Hands-On Fabrication Training

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive training allowance

Safe and supportive workplace

Clear pathway to skilled trade

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Apprentice Welder in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will learn welding across MIG, TIG, and Arc processes, under experienced supervision, and contribute to metal fabrication projects in a workshop setting.

Designed as a structured apprenticeship, this role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and ongoing skill development, with a pathway to permanent employment upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate with Mathematics and Physical Science.
• Genuine interest in welding and metal fabrication.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to follow instructions, stay safe, and learn new techniques.
• Willingness to commute to Richards Bay workshop.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified welders with MIG, TIG and Arc welding tasks.
• Prepare metal surfaces by cleaning, grinding and cutting.
• Learn to read welding blueprints and technical specs.
• Ensure welding meets industry standards and quality requirements.
• Maintain and safely operate welding equipment and tools.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations on site.
• Support fabrication team in assembling metal structures.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Arc welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 (Math & Physical Science)

Tools

Grinders

Cutting tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Apprentice Welder in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will learn welding across MIG, TIG, and Arc processes, under experienced supervision, and contribute to metal fabrication projects in a workshop setting.

Designed as a structured apprenticeship, this role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and ongoing skill development, with a pathway to permanent employment upon successful completion.