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