Duties include but limited to:
Conduct fabrication planned maintenance, i.e., inspect and repair non-load bearing steelworks (guards, covers, etc).
Conduct fabrication, cutting and grinding, i.e., cut, frill, punch, assemble and mechanically join structural steel work etc.
Fabrication duties – develop and fabricate from complex drawings (pipes, cones etc) and manifolds; mark off basic regular engineering shapes; assemble and mechanically join sheet, plate, tube, pipe, and steel sections etc.
Form and shape sheet, plate, pipe, and structural sections using power machinery/hand or power tools.
Manufacture off set pipes, templates/jigs, direct inline and side loader conveyor feeder chutes.
Welding duties i.e., prepare steel and ferrous metals for welding; weld work pieces with a variety of welding methods in all positions; braze metals using the oxy-fuel brazing process and silver solder metals buy means of oxy-acetylene equipment.
Conduct mechanical installations i.e., installation of prefabricated work pieces steelwork, flooring, piping etc), install mentis and GRP grating and kick plates etc.
Store equipment in accordance with standing instructions and good housekeeping practices.
To obtain safety permits as and when required.
Assist in the compilation of work procedure and risk assessments.
Conduct on-the-job training of engineering learners.
Lift and move material and equipment by means of operated lifting equipment.
Minimum Expertise & Experience Required:
Trade Certificate in Boilermaker/Plater.
Relevant experience in a mining / chemical environment will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of welding principles and the use of welding definitions and symbols.
Knowledge of the principles of fabrication and pipe fitting.
Knowledge of mark off equipment and routine shapes.
Working knowledge of mechanical equipment used in the plant.
Knowledge and understanding of plant equipment and processes.
Knowledge pertaining to lock out and isolation procedures.
Ability to draw, read, interpret, and produces basic engineering drawings (i.e., structural and fabrication).
Good communication skills with the ability to read and write in English.
Must be medically fit
To apply, please send a comprehensive CV to
