Job Ref #: JDI_Welder0126
Industry: Horticulture/Agriculture
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

 

Welding & General work

• Perform welding on equipment with the following:
  • MIG welder
  • ARG welder
  • TIG welder
  • Gas welder (brazing, silversolder)
• Operation of a Plasma cutter
• Operation of drill press /standing drill land grinding
• Perform measurements on equipment with Vernier (as example)
• Touch-up – and Spray-painting

   

  Effective Repairing and Maintenance      

• Repair issues identified during diagnostics and preventative maintenance promptly and efficiently.
• Conduct field work and routine maintenance using specialised tools on all John Deere and other agricultural equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; manage spills, grease, and debris proactively.
• Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned by Workshop Manager.
• Follow all company and dealer policies, regulations, and safety standards.
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of company equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance post-repair and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

   

  Customer Service and Record keeping

  • Maintain effective communication and professional relationships with Workshop Manager, colleagues, and clients.
  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through timely, quality service.
  • Keep accurate records of all work.

Training

• Attend all internal and external training sessions to stay up-to-date with technical skills and knowledge.
• Apply newly acquired knowledge in daily work and demonstrate skills learned.
• Identify personal skill gaps and take initiative to improve performance through
• Continuous learning

Job Requirements

• National Senior Certificate;
• At least 2 years of relevant welding experience
• Valid Code 8 (EB) driver's license
  
  

Skills and Knowledge 

 

• Customer service, communication, interpersonal skills
• Assertiveness, professionalism, attention to detail
• Planning, time management, bilingual
• Accuracy, tidiness
• Agri-business, agri mechanisation equipment
• Organisational structure, health and safety (to be trained on policies and procedures)
• MS Office 

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• We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference.
• Kindly note that a consumer credit record and criminal background check will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances.
• Should you meet the above requirements and be of the opinion that you can make a contribution to the company, kindly register on www.directhire.co.za to apply for the position.
• Should we not have contacted you within four weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE – 26 January 2026