Boilermaker

Location:
Durbanville,
Western Cape,
South Africa

Afrimat CM Western Cape, based at Tygerberg Quarry (Durbanville)has an opportunity for a:

Boilermaker

Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Competencies

Grade 12 / N2 qualification

Qualified Boilermaker with a recognised Red Seal Trade Test certificate

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Boilermaker in a maintenance environment on an aggregate producing quarry

Minimum 2 years’ experience maintaining crushing and screening plants

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a quarrying, mining, or heavy industrial environment

Minimum 2 years’ experience in fitting tasks related to conveyors, crushers and screens in a quarry environment

Valid RSA driver’s licence

Medically fit and able to work in a mining/quarry environment

Completed HIRA, Lockout/Isolation, and MHSA Compliance Training

Basic computer literacy for maintenance reporting and documentation (On-Key)

Sound knowledge of mechanical maintenance, fault finding, preventative maintenance, conveyors, crushers

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and maintenance documentation

Willingness to work standby duties, shutdowns, and after-hours breakdowns when required

Mechanical maintenance and repair.

Fault finding and troubleshooting

Preventative and planned maintenance

Root cause analysis

Hydraulic and conveyor systems maintenance

Asset care and equipment reliability

Strong safety awareness and compliance

Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail, accountability, and reliability

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

Conduct preventative maintenance and routine equipment inspections

Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns on crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, hoppers, and associated plant equipment

Perform fitting, fabrication, assembly, and installation activities

Support plant shutdowns, equipment upgrades, and commissioning projects

Maintain maintenance records, legal inspections, and statutory documentation

Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety regulations and company safety standards

Manage tools, equipment, and housekeeping standards within work areas

Mentor Artisan Assistants and contribute to team development and continuous improvement initiative

Please send the following documents to apply:

Please upload the following documents in one file with the application form to the right. (File size no bigger than 3 MB)

CV

ID + RSA driver’s license

Certified copy of Trade Test Certificate

Proof of highest education

The candidates must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Company standards for medical fitness.

Closing Date: 3 November 2026