Boilermaker (Mine Surface Workshop)

This iron ore mine maintenance workshop near Rustenburg needs a trade-tested artisan who is safe, quick and thorough on breakdowns. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Rustenburg; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Order spares and track them through the engineering store
• Isolate and lock out machines under the site isolation procedure
• Repair and align conveyor belt drives, pulleys and idlers
• Take part in weekend shutdowns for major overhauls
• Test and maintain flameproof electrical equipment in coal sections
• Maintain pumps, fans and compressors in shafts and on surface
• Carry out planned maintenance on loaders, drill rigs and utility vehicles

• Trade test certificate in your trade (diesel mechanic, fitter, electrician, boilermaker, instrumentation or rigger)
• Willing to do standby and call-outs on a roster
• N3 certificate or Grade 12 with maths and science
• Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits
• Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work
• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan, preferably on a mine

• SAP PM module experience
• Government Certificate of Competency studies in progress
• Flameproof equipment training for coal mines

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

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