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Pretoria Arc Crew

Hello, we supply MIG and arc-qualified welders in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Do you need someone with a Red Seal trade test or a Grade 9 certificate, and for how long?

Durban Steel Crew

Good day, our welders work on site in Durban with TIG and MIG. Is this a permanent post or a contract, and how many years of welding experience do you need?

Cape Arc Fabrication

Hello, our welders in Cape Town do arc and MIG on structural steel and can start within a week. What metal and thickness do you need, and is the work indoors or outdoors?

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Welder in South Africa: courses, certificate and how to hire

A welder course in South Africa costs about R 6,000 to R 8,838 depending on the process, and the search results give no wage, so the figure to ask for is the pay in a seller's offer. A request on BlaBlaPrice gets replies from registered sellers in the chat, and the AI looks through local price lists before it shows what it found.

Approximate course and equipment prices in South Africa, November 2026 (sellers' websites)
ItemPrice
Arc welding courseR 6,000 to R 7,468
MIG welding courseR 8,838
TIG welding courseR 7,928 to R 8,500
Inverter welder, 140 AR 1,295

Course fees are quoted per course or per week. One provider's weekly fee of R 8,141 includes VAT and certification testing, and another charges R 3,609 per welding process, so compare what each price covers.

What the certificate requires

The Welder occupational certificate is a three-year programme. Its entry rule is Grade 9 with a pass in Mathematics, and candidates must be at least 16 years old; the certificate is linked to the Red Seal trade test. Short courses ask for a copy of your ID or passport, two colour ID photos and your own PPE, and some issue a certificate after the course.

Season and start dates

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Say whether the work is indoors or outdoors and which months it runs, because outdoor welding on a site feels the weather in both seasons.

Pay, terms and workplace

The search results show no wages for welders, so state the pay you offer per hour or per month, and whether the job is permanent or on contract. Name the workplace and the city: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha.

What to write in your request

Name the welding method (MIG, TIG or arc), the metal and its thickness in millimetres, the work experience you need, the grade of certificate and the schedule. Sellers answer what they can supply, so a clear list of these points gets a more precise reply.

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How much does welder training cost in South Africa?

Welding course prices for 2026 are listed at about R 7,468 for arc, R 8,838 for MIG and R 7,928 for TIG. Fees vary by provider and course length.

What do I need to become a welder with a certificate?

The Welder occupational certificate is a three-year programme that requires Grade 9 with a pass in Mathematics and a minimum age of 16. It is linked to the Red Seal trade test.

What do short welding courses ask for at enrolment?

Providers ask for a copy of your ID or passport, two colour ID photos and your own PPE. Some issue a certificate after the course.

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