Welding Apprentice: Marine & Industrial Fabrication Training

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

Training and certifications

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, invites applications for an Apprentice Welder. This hands-on program trains you in MIG, TIG and Stick welding, metal preparation, and structural assembly across marine and industrial projects.

You will learn by doing, under safety-focused supervision, while building practical skills, certifications, and a pathway to skilled trades in a vibrant coastal town.

Qualifications

• Matric with passes in Mathematics and Physical Science.
• Willingness to learn welding processes and safety standards.
• Ability to commute to Mossel Bay and commit to apprenticeship duration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing metal surfaces for welding.
• Learn and apply welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Stick).
• Weld components according to drawings and specs.
• Assemble and fabricate metal structures and components.
• Perform basic grinding and finishing operations.
• Inspect welds for quality and integrity.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols in the workshop.
• Maintain welding equipment and tools.
• Participate in training sessions.

Skills

Hands-on mindset

Metal fabrication

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Education

Matric with Maths and Physical Science

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, invites applications for an Apprentice Welder. This hands-on program trains you in MIG, TIG and Stick welding, metal preparation, and structural assembly across marine and industrial projects.

You will learn by doing, under safety-focused supervision, while building practical skills, certifications, and a pathway to skilled trades in a vibrant coastal town.