Welding Robot Operator (Body Shop)

How2Apply Talent Network
Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Automotive
R9 500 – R12 000/month
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Job Description

Quality and speed go together at this exhaust and catalytic converter plant in Durban Central. You'll be part of that. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

This post is in Durban Central (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

  • Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
  • Assemble components at your station within the line cycle time
  • Keep your station clean using 5S rules
  • Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step
  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station

What you need

  • Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
  • Able to stand for a full shift and do repeat tasks without losing focus
  • Good eyesight and hand coordination
  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Can follow written and visual work instructions
  • Lives close enough to reach the plant on time for every shift

Helpful, not essential

  • Forklift licence for material handling
  • Previous experience in an automotive plant

What you get

  • Shift allowance and paid overtime
  • Learnership opportunities toward an artisan trade
  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Transport from nearby townships on some routes

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: proof of address plus Grade 12 results.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

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Job details
SalaryR9 500 – R12 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationDurban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryAutomotive
Experience2+ years
Posted5 November 2026
Closing Date7 December 2026
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