6 Artisan Boilermaker jobs in South Africa

Overview

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE: At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our Wessels Mine which represents one of the largest manganese reserves in South Africa.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As an Artisan Boilermaker, you will be responsible for timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that mining activities are executed in a safe manner as well as operate equipment and tests all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, interpretation of hydraulicdiagrams, planned and predictive maintenance;
• Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on machines or equipment;
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment;
• Maintains a clean and safe worksite;
• Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment.

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ technical experience as a qualified Boilermaker of which 1 year on Heavy Mining;
• Experience in fabrication of pipe work and structures in an underground environment is essential;
• Ability to read drawings and fabricate accordingly;
• Experience in maintaining fix processing plant equipment will be advantageous;
• Working experience in SAP/1SAP will be advantageous.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12;
• N2 Technical Certificate;
• Plater/Welder/Boilermaker Trade Test;
• Valid Code 08 Driver’s license is essential.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 25 September 2025

Overview

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our open-cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As an Artisan Boilermaker, you will be responsible for timely install, repair, fabricate and maintenance plant equipment and structures in a safe manner to ensure the process plant is operated safely as well as operate equipment and test all working parts in the functional area to ensure proper utilization.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, interpretation of hydraulic diagrams, planned and predictive maintenance;
• Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on equipment;
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment;
• Maintains a clean and safe worksite;
• Ensure the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment.

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Qualified Artisan in a mining environment;
• Knowledge and experience on bucket and GET;
• Includes experience on fabricate and maintenance;
• Repair structural frames by development and fabricate from complex drawings;
• Mark off basic regular engineering shapes;
• Oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting/ gauging.

• N2 Technical Certificate;
• Welder / Plater / Boilermaker Trade Test;
• Grade 12;
• Valid drivers license.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website

This advertisement will close on 17 September 2025.

Overview

The largest manufacturer of vibrating mineral processing is seeking an experienced artisan – preferably a Boilermaker or Fitter – who has transitioned from the workshop into an office-based role. Take up a role as Assistant to Spares Manager. As the Assistant Manager – Spares and Services, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our Spares Manager and ensuring the smooth execution of refurbishment and repair operations. This is a hands-on, detail-driven position ideal for someone who’s evolved from the workshop floor into a dynamic office environment. You should bring a blend of hands-on technical expertise and administrative competence, with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills.

• Provide day-to-day support to the Manager – Spares and Services
• Oversee and coordinate:
• Equipment refurbishments
• Vibrator motor repairs, enhancements, and variations
• Geared exciter repairs
• Motor drive assemblies
• Manage logistics: synchronize collections and deliveries with freight contractors
• Expedite production of all active manufactured spare components
• Offer technical support to internal sales personnel

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans
• Excellent writing skills and grammar – capable of drafting technical reports for clients
• Solid engineering and manufacturing background – must be able to read technical drawings and understand steel manufacturing processes
• Matric

The largest manufacturer of vibrating mineral processing is seeking an experienced artisan – preferably a Boilermaker or Fitter – who has transitioned from the workshop into an office-based role.

Take up a role as Assistant to Spares Manager.

As the Assistant Manager – Spares and Services, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our Spares Manager and ensuring the smooth execution of refurbishment and repair operations. This is a hands-on, detail-driven position ideal for someone who’s evolved from the workshop floor into a dynamic office environment.

You should bring a blend of hands-on technical expertise and administrative competence, with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills.

Key performance areas:

Provide day-to-day support to the Manager – Spares and Services
Oversee and coordinate:
Equipment refurbishments
Vibrator motor repairs, enhancements, and variations
Geared exciter repairs
Motor drive assemblies
Manage logistics: synchronize collections and deliveries with freight contractors
Expedite production of all active manufactured spare components
Offer technical support to internal sales personnel

Non-Negotiable:

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Fluent in both English and Afrikaans
Excellent writing skills and grammar – capable of drafting technical reports for clients
Solid engineering and manufacturing background – must be able to read technical drawings and understand steel manufacturing processes

Matric