STRUCTURAL STEEL ERECTOR
Imvusa Projects
Pretoria, Gauteng
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Job description
STRUCTURAL STEEL ERECTORS / WELDER-RIGGERS REQUIRED – PRETORIA
We are looking for experienced, hard-working Structural Steel Erectors / Welder-Riggers to join our construction and maintenance team based in Pretoria.
Applicants must be prepared to work on demanding construction and maintenance projects and complete work safely, professionally and to a high standard.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT – WORKING AT HEIGHTS
DO NOT APPLY if you do not have proven Working at Heights (WAH) experience and valid certification.
Candidates must:
- Have a valid Working at Heights certificate
- Be medically fit for Working at Heights, with valid medical certification
- Have proven experience working safely on steel structures, roofs and canopies
- Understand fall protection, PPE and safe working procedures
- Be comfortable working at height for extended periods
STRUCTURAL STEEL & CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
You must have practical experience with:
- Structural steel erection and installation
- Steel structures, beams, channels, columns and associated components
- Canopy construction, repairs and maintenance
- Structural repairs and modifications
- New steel construction and erection
- Steel fabrication
- Welding and on-site repairs
- Roof structures and roof repairs
- Roof sheeting
- Sheet-metal work
- Building fascias
- Residential and industrial gutters, including box gutters
- General building and maintenance work
Welding experience is essential. A recognised welding qualification/certificate will be an advantage.
Rigging experience and relevant certification will also be a strong advantage.
SCAFFOLDING & ACCESS
Candidates must have experience with the safe use of scaffolding and access equipment.
Relevant scaffolding certificates are required where applicable.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Applicants must be competent and experienced in the safe operation of construction tools and small plant, including:
- Welding machines
- Angle grinders – large and small
- Portable drills and hammer drills
- Circular saws
- Impact hammers
- Air compressors
- Jackhammers
- Plate compactors
- General power tools
- Hammers
- Ratchets and sockets
- Vice grips
- Clamps
- Screwdrivers
- Side cutters
- Hand saws and other construction hand tools
Candidates may be required to demonstrate practical competence in the safe use of tools and equipment.
FINISHING & MAINTENANCE SKILLS
Experience with the following will be advantageous:
- Surface preparation
- Painting and finishing
- Cutting-in and detailed finishing
- Mechanical sanding
- Body filler repairs
- Skimming
- Corrosion preparation and treatment
- General building maintenance
HEALTH & SAFETY
Safety is non-negotiable.
Candidates must have practical experience with:
- Correct PPE
- Safe Work Procedures
- Toolbox Talks
- Risk Assessments
- Working at Heights procedures
- Safe use of power tools and equipment
- Construction-site safety requirements
ZERO TOLERANCE for unsafe behaviour or disregard of Health & Safety procedures.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:
- Have 4**–8 years' relevant experience** in structural steel erection, construction and/or industrial maintenance
- Have proven Working at Heights experience
- Hold a valid WAH certificate
- Be medically fit to work at height
- Have practical welding experience
- Have structural steel erection/repair experience
- Be competent with construction power tools and equipment
- Be physically fit and willing to perform demanding site work
- Have strictly sober habits
- Be reliable, punctual and willing to work as part of a team
- Be prepared to work additional hours when project requirements demand it
- Be based in or able to work from the Pretoria area
- Have valid South African documentation and proof of address
ADVANTAGEOUS
- Welding certification
- Rigging certification and experience
- Scaffolding certification
- Petroleum/fuel-station construction or maintenance experience
- Fall Arrest certification
- First Aid / Fire Fighting / other construction safety training
- Experience with canopy and forecourt structures
IMPORTANT
DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE STRUCTURAL STEEL AND WORKING AT HEIGHTS EXPERIENCE.
Applicants who cannot provide evidence of the required experience and valid certificates will not be considered.
Work Location: Pretoria / Gauteng – In person
Industry: Construction / Structural Steel / Building Maintenance / Petroleum Site Maintenance
Pay: R300,00 - R400,00 per day
Work Location: Remote
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