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Boilermaker (Mine Surface Workshop)

How2Apply Talent Network

Kimberley, Northern Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Mining

R31 500 – R38 750/month

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Job Description

When production stops, the artisans get it going again. The coal mine engineering workshop near Kimberley needs you on that team. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What you'll actually do

Help with rope inspections and shaft maintenance during scheduled stoppages
Complete job cards and work orders in SAP after each task
Repair and align conveyor belt drives, pulleys and idlers
Fault-find hydraulic, electrical and engine faults on trackless machines
Carry out planned maintenance on loaders, drill rigs and utility vehicles
Order spares and track them through the engineering store

You'll need

Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work
Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits
N3 certificate or Grade 12 with maths and science
At least 2 years as a qualified artisan, preferably on a mine

Helpful, not essential

Government Certificate of Competency studies in progress
Experience with collision avoidance systems on TMM

What you get

Housing support in the mining town
Study assistance for engineering qualifications
Artisan allowance on top of basic pay

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Kimberley really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified ID copy plus employment references showing artisan work.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kimberley; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

Your trade test certificate must show the trade and the date. Keep a certified copy ready because mines verify it.
State your trade and the machines or equipment you know best, for example "fitter: conveyors, crushers and pumps".