Qualified Red Seal Boilermaker

Location

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Salary

Not specified

Company

Akash pawar

Job description

• Role & Company / Project Overview An exceptional, fast-paced industrial operation in Gqeberha is urgently seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Qualified Boilermaker to join their team. This role is ideal for a trade-tested professional with extensive background in structural fabrication, plant maintenance, and mobile equipment maintenance. • Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties - Plant Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and repair fixed plant equipment including conveyors, chutes, hoppers, bins, silos, crushers, and structural steelwork. - Movable Equipment Maintenance: Repair and maintain mobile/transport equipment such as truck bodies, trailers, tippers, and earthmoving/excavator buckets. - Fabrication & Welding: Manufacture components straight from engineering drawings (including brackets, frames, guards, and platforms) and perform high-quality welding aligned with company standards. - Breakdown & Preventative Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections to catch defects early, diagnose faults rapidly during breakdowns, and execute emergency repairs safely under pressure. - Safety & HSEO: Strictly adhere to the OHS Act, carry out risk assessments, and manage hot work, confined space, and height permits flawlessly. • Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience - Grade 12 (Matric) plus a recognized Boilermaker Trade Test (Red Seal). - Valid driver's licence (Minimum Code B). - 3 to 5 years of post-trade experience across steel manufacturing, engineering, plant maintenance, and workshop fabrication. - Essential experience on mobile equipment. - Proven competency in reading engineering drawings, plate development, structural fabrication, welding (MIG / Stick / Gouging), oxy-fuel / plasma cutting, and rigging fundamentals. - Advantageous qualifications: Welding certifications, Working at Heights certification, Confined Space certifications, Forklift licence, or Code EC driver's licence. • Physical Requirements - Physically fit and capable of lifting heavy components safely. - Able to work at heights and in confined spaces, stand for extended periods, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions. - Willingness and ability to work overtime and standby when required. • Working Hours, Shifts & Location Details - Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, South Africa (Ref: 5264). - Overtime and standby work required as needed. • Compensation & Benefits - Salary is commensurate with qualification and experience. • Application Instructions - Submit updated CV via email with the subject line 'Ref 5264 - Qualified Boilermaker'.