Artisan Boilermaker - Mamatwan Mine

South32; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in South Africa is seeking a qualified Artisan Boilermaker for a permanent full-time position at the Mamatwan mine. You will be responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of plant equipment and structures. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a valid driver's licence, and necessary technical certifications. Join us to make a meaningful impact and ensure operational safety. Apply by December 07, 2025.

Benefits

Employer contribution to retirement fund

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a qualified Artisan in a mining environment.
• Ability to repair structural frames from complex drawings.
• Experience in fabrication and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely installation, repair, and maintenance of plant equipment.
• Interpret hydraulic diagrams for maintenance activities.
• Perform safety inspections and risk assessments on equipment.

Skills

Experience in a mining environment

Knowledge of bucket and GET

Oxy-acetylene cutting

Plasma cutting

Education

N2 Technical Certificate

Welder / Plater / Boilermaker Trade Test

Grade 12

Valid driver’s licence

Tools

Maintenance tools and equipment

Job description

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 toward a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT MAMATWAN

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 % of the world’s manganese. This position is based at our open‑cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a permanent full‑time position.

As an Artisan Boilermaker, you will be responsible for timely install, repair, fabricate and maintenance of 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.
• Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment.

ABOUT YOU

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.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE

• N2 Technical Certificate.
• Welder / Plater / Boilermaker Trade Test.
• Grade 12.
• Valid driver’s licence.

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: http://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 07 December 2025.