Boilermaker Plater

Internal Candidates Only.

• DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 09.04.2026
• CLOSING DATE: 16.04.2026
• DEPARTMENT: SHAFTS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To safely develop, cut, fabricate/assemble, weld, and maintain metal components

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 (with Mathematics and Physical Science) or NQF 4 equivalent is essential
• Recognised relevant Trade Qualification or NTC 2 specialised course
• 3 years of Boilermaker experience in a mining environment
• Valid Medical certificate is essential or must be medically fit.

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in the workplace
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of development
• Identify engineering materials, their characteristics and applications and common metal tests used in engineering
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of fabrication
• Use welding definitions and symbols
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of welding
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of testing welds
• Demonstrate an awareness of customer service

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Develops and fabricates from complex drawings.
• Marks off basic regular engineering shapes.
• Cuts, drills and punches, assembles and mechanically joins structural steel work.
• Cuts materials using the oxy-fuel gas cutting process (manual cutting) or hand tools (Cold Chisel and tin snips)
• Performs general grinding operations by means of pedestal/bench grinding machines.
• Assembles and mechanically joins sheets, plates, tubes, pipes, and steel sections.
• Forms and shapes sheets, plates, pipes, and structural sections using power machinery.
• Performs heat treatment processes on engineering metals.
• Replaces steelwork in shafts.
• Welds workpieces with a variety of welding methods in all positions.
• Removes metals by means of gouging processes.
• Performs non-destructive tests on metal parts and components.
• Tests the physical properties of engineering metals.
• Replaces conveyor belting and components on conveyor belt installations.
• Maintains belt conveyor components.
• Joins conveyor belts by means of mechanical clips.
• Operates cranes (Gantry - limited tonnage).
• Lifts and moves material and equipment by means of a forklift.
• Slings loads and communicate during crane operations.
• Writes technical reports.
• Compiles feasibility and commissioning reports.
• Completes logbooks and check sheets.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team – we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Company's Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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