Boilermaker (Marble Hall) at Afrimat

Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Skills:

• Matric (Grade 12).
• N3 relevant to Trade.
• Red Seal Trade Test Certificate (Boilermaker).
• Valid RSA driver’s license.
• Experience in Boiler making with various disciplines is advantageous such as fitting and electrical.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have good leadership qualities.
• Be able to work under pressure, independently and in a team.
• Must be plant maintenance and fabrication orientated with at least five (5) years’ experience.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Management Methods.
• Experience in mining and/or heavy machinery and facilities involving complex production processes.
• Medically fit in terms of the Mine Health & Safety Act.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Conduct route inspections in assigned areas of responsibility to identify defects and generate work orders for the repair work to be scheduled.
• Works closely with the maintenance supervisor by providing necessary information to improve work practices and procedures.
• Fabrication of plate-work for replacement, repairs or modification of existing equipment.
• Construction and erection of approved new installations in the plant.
• Attend breakdowns, investigates root causes of failures and records feedback for the planner to capture them for continuous improvement in systems and procedures.
• Conducts regular maintenance on plants and equipment according to the maintenance plan.
• Participate in major breakdowns and planned shutdowns performing delegated repairs and other tasks for extended periods of overtime.
• Does standby duties on back-shift, public holidays and weekends on a rotational basis with other artisans.
• Maintains good housekeeping standards by keeping the working area neat and tidy.
• Maintains safe working conditions and always follows safe-working practices, ensuring all those around him do the same.
• Participates in safety and environmental improvement programs including near-miss reporting and submitting suggestions for improvement.
• Proposes modifications to equipment for better performance or safety improvements to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Performs any other reasonable tasks when requested by Engineering Supervisor

Closing Date: 22 August 2025