Blacksmith
Blacksmiths heat, shape, and forge metal into tools, structures, and decorative items. While traditional, this trade is evolving into modern metal fabrication and custom design. Day-to-day: Heat metal in furnaces Hammer and shape materials Create tools, gates, and custom pieces Repair metal equipment Work with welding and forging tools Where you work: Workshops, fabrication businesses, custom design studios Demand in SA: NICHE but valuable (especially for custom and security work)
Your Journey
Complete Grade 10–12
Learn through apprenticeship / short courses
Build portfolio of work
Start own workshop / join fabrication business
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- Industry
- Artisanal
- Study Duration
- 2–4 years
- Minimum Grade
- Grade 12
- Required Subjects
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