Welding & Fabrication Apprentice - Hands-On Training

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools provided

Mentorship program

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng invites applications for a Welding and Fabrication Apprenticeship in Tembisa. Participants will receive hands-on training under seasoned professionals, learning to read blueprints, operate fabrication machines and perform welding processes to high standards.

The program emphasizes safety, teamwork and career progression, with mentorship and access to tools and PPE in a structured learning environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in welding and metal fabrication.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cutting, shaping and fitting metal components from drawings.
• Learn and apply welding techniques (Arc, MIG, TIG) as trained.
• Read welding symbols, blueprints and fabrication specs.
• Operate grinders, drills, saws and plasma cutters under supervision.
• Perform routine maintenance on fabricated structures and equipment.
• Maintain safe, clean workshop; follow safety and environmental rules.
• Participate in theoretical training and skills development courses.

Skills

Interest in welding

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Read drawings

Education

N2 certificate

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng invites applications for a Welding and Fabrication Apprenticeship in Tembisa. Participants will receive hands-on training under seasoned professionals, learning to read blueprints, operate fabrication machines and perform welding processes to high standards.

The program emphasizes safety, teamwork and career progression, with mentorship and access to tools and PPE in a structured learning environment.