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Boilermaker
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Experience Required:
4-5years
Experience Required:
Posted:
8 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join their Philippi Cape Town team
- Maintain and repair fixed plant equipment including conveyors chutes hoppers silos crushers screens handrails tanks etc.
- Maintain and repair mobile and transport equipment including truck bodies trailers skip bins tippers loading and excavator buckets earthmoving and material-handling attachments waste containers etc.
- Manufacture components from engineering drawings including structural steel brackets frames guards supports and platforms
- Perform MIG and stick welding
- Carry out cutting and grinding activities
- Ensure all welds meet company and engineering quality standards
- Conduct routine inspections
- Identify defects before failures occur
- Report equipment deterioration
- Replace worn components
- Lubricate equipment where required
- Assist with planned maintenance shutdowns
- Complete preventative maintenance schedules
- Respond to equipment failures
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards
- Maintain workshop cleanliness and proper equipment storage
- Maintain effective tool control
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Boilermaker Trade Test (Red Seal)
- Valid drivers licence (Code B minimum)
- Minimum 3 to 5 years post-trade experience in steel manufacturing engineering plant maintenance and workshop fabrication
- Experience working on mobile equipment is essential
- Welding certification preferred
- Working at Heights certification preferred
- Confined Space certification preferred
- Forklift licence preferred
- Willingness to perform standby duties when required
Required Skills:
Grade 12 Boilermaker Trade Test (Red Seal) Valid drivers licence (Code B minimum) Minimum 3 to 5 years post-trade experience in steel manufacturing engineering plant maintenance and workshop fabrication Experience working on mobile equipment is essential Welding certification preferred Working at Heights certification preferred Confined Space certification preferred Forklift licence preferred Willingness to perform standby duties when required
Required Education:
Grade 12Boilermaker Trade Test (Red Seal)
