Apprentice Boilermaker: Hands-On Training + Allowance

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive training allowance

On-the-job mentorship

Path to national trade qualification

Job summary

Placements24 invites applicants to join an Apprentice Boilermaker program in Rustenburg, offering hands-on training in fabrication, erection, and repair of pressure vessels, tanks, and structures with a strong emphasis on safety and precision.

You will learn from experienced boilermakers, complete a nationally recognized trade qualification, receive a training allowance, and have potential progression to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science.
• Interest in metal fabrication and industrial maintenance.
• Able to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified boilermakers in fabricating, fitting, and assembling metal components according to blueprints and specifications.
• Learn to operate workshop tools and machinery, including welding equipment, grinders, drills, and cutting torches.
• Develop skills in welding, cutting, shaping, and joining metal plates and structures.
• Participate in the erection and installation of boiler parts, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications at worksites.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair work on existing boilermaking structures and equipment.
• Strictly adhere to all safety protocols, company policies, and industry standards for working with heavy machinery and materials.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and the work area in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Assist in quality control checks to ensure fabricated components meet required standards.
• Engage in theoretical training to understand metallurgy, welding techniques, and safety procedures.

Skills

Mathematics

Physical Science

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 (Mathematics & Physical Science) or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Workshop tools

Job description

Placements24 invites applicants to join an Apprentice Boilermaker program in Rustenburg, offering hands-on training in fabrication, erection, and repair of pressure vessels, tanks, and structures with a strong emphasis on safety and precision.

You will learn from experienced boilermakers, complete a nationally recognized trade qualification, receive a training allowance, and have potential progression to permanent employment.