Welder

Hands-on from day one, the Welder will set out and level works using surveying instruments, implement and enforce strict health and safety protocols and oversee commissioning and handover of completed works for an organisation in Welkom, Free State.

Integrity, teamwork, and a customer-first mindset are at the core of how the team works. You will operate within clear systems and have the support of capable colleagues. Skills development and on-the-job learning are a genuine part of the role. Apply today and let us know why this role is right for you.

Normal working hours apply, with occasional flexibility required during busy periods.

Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all plant, machinery, and equipment on site is inspected daily by competent operators, that inspection checklists are completed diligently, and that any defective equipment is immediately tagged out of service and removed from the work area.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments across all work areas including excavations, scaffolding, working at height, and confined spaces, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions within the agreed timeframes to prevent recurrence.

Site Management & Supervision

• Supervise subcontractors and direct labour across multiple work fronts by allocating daily tasks, monitoring productivity and workmanship, conducting regular toolbox talks, and addressing any performance or conduct issues immediately and decisively on site.
• Conduct daily site inspections to verify that all work conforms to engineering drawings, architectural specifications, and approved method statements, identifying and documenting any deviations or non-conformances for rectification within agreed timeframes.
• Manage the delivery, storage, and distribution of construction materials to site including aggregates, cement, reinforcing steel, and formwork, ensuring correct quantities and specifications arrive on time to avoid costly programme delays.

Project Coordination & Planning

• Manage procurement scheduling and material take-offs from approved drawings and bills of quantities, raising requisitions timeously to ensure materials are available when needed without disrupting the construction programme or causing idle labour.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the project manager and client, documenting achievements, resource utilisation, weather delays, and any emerging issues impacting schedule or budget performance.
• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, and MEP consultants to resolve design queries, request technical clarifications, process variation orders, and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces seamlessly on site.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using project management software such as Microsoft Project, identifying critical path activities, resource requirements, and key milestones to guide weekly work planning and resource allocation.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of construction industry experience with at least two years in a supervisory or management role.
• A degree or national diploma in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, or a related built environment discipline.
• A valid driver's licence and own reliable transport to travel between the office and construction sites as required.
• Thorough knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, with SACPCMP registration where required.
• Strong project management skills including ability to plan, schedule, and resource activities using project management software.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities when dealing with unforeseen site conditions or technical challenges.

Qualifications

SACPCMP Registration as Construction Health and Safety Officer