Correctional Services ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A: WELDER Vacancy 2026 | Stipend: R253,341 per annum

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Correctional Services is seeking an Artisan Production Grade A: Welder for a 12-month contract. This opportunity is available in the Free State and Northern Cape Region, specifically within the Colesburg Management Area.

This role offers a stipend of R253,341 per annum, along with an additional 37% in lieu of benefits. The position involves both vocational training for offenders and direct operational welding tasks within the department.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate Trade Test Certificate underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal).
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies and Attributes:
• Technical analysis knowledge.
• Computer-aided technical applications.
• Knowledge of legal compliance.
• Technical report writing.
• Production, process knowledge and skills.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Decision making.
• Team work.
• Analytical skills.
• Creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness.
• Communication.
• Planning and organizing.

Key Responsibilities

• Train offenders in the applicable welding trade.
• Execute work as per requisitions or orders received from clients.
• Apply quality control measures to manufactured products.
• Perform costing of products and provide quotes.
• Execute basic workshop administration tasks.
• Perform maintenance services.
• Manage resources effectively.