Boilermaker (Mine Surface Workshop)

Planned maintenance, breakdowns and shutdowns: steady artisan work at the platinum mine engineering department near Alberton. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Alberton, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Order spares and track them through the engineering store
• Complete job cards and work orders in SAP after each task
• Help with rope inspections and shaft maintenance during scheduled stoppages
• Guide and teach an artisan assistant on the job
• Test and maintain flameproof electrical equipment in coal sections

• Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits
• Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work
• Able to read schematics, hydraulic circuits or wiring diagrams
• N3 certificate or Grade 12 with maths and science
• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan, preferably on a mine

• Artisan allowance on top of basic pay
• Study assistance for engineering qualifications
• Housing support in the mining town
• Tool allowance or company-issued toolbox

• Your trade test certificate must show the trade and the date. Keep a certified copy ready because mines verify it.
• Mention underground or flameproof experience clearly. It separates mine-ready artisans from factory artisans.