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Boilermaker (Mine Surface Workshop)

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Rustenburg, North West

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Mining

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Job Description

This platinum mine engineering department near Rustenburg needs a trade-tested artisan who is safe, quick and thorough on breakdowns. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in Rustenburg. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What your day looks like

Repair and align conveyor belt drives, pulleys and idlers
Take part in weekend shutdowns for major overhauls
Carry out planned maintenance on loaders, drill rigs and utility vehicles
Maintain pumps, fans and compressors in shafts and on surface
Complete job cards and work orders in SAP after each task
Help with rope inspections and shaft maintenance during scheduled stoppages
Order spares and track them through the engineering store

What you need

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

Extra points for

Experience with collision avoidance systems on TMM
Flameproof equipment training for coal mines

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Rustenburg really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified ID copy plus employment references showing artisan work.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Rustenburg; 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.

Before you hit apply

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".