Boilermaker (Mine Surface Workshop)

This platinum mine engineering department near Stellenbosch needs a trade-tested artisan who is safe, quick and thorough on breakdowns. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

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

• Maintain pumps, fans and compressors in shafts and on surface
• Carry out planned maintenance on loaders, drill rigs and utility vehicles
• Guide and teach an artisan assistant on the job
• Order spares and track them through the engineering store
• Repair and align conveyor belt drives, pulleys and idlers
• Fault-find hydraulic, electrical and engine faults on trackless machines

• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan, preferably on a mine
• Able to read schematics, hydraulic circuits or wiring diagrams
• Trade test certificate in your trade (diesel mechanic, fitter, electrician, boilermaker, instrumentation or rigger)
• N3 certificate or Grade 12 with maths and science
• Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work
• Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits

• Experience with collision avoidance systems on TMM
• SAP PM module experience
• Government Certificate of Competency studies in progress

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

• Mention underground or flameproof experience clearly. It separates mine-ready artisans from factory artisans.
• State your trade and the machines or equipment you know best, for example "fitter: conveyors, crushers and pumps".