Boilermaker

Copper Quail; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Quail in Johannesburg, South Africa, seeks a skilled Boilermaker to fabricate, weld, repair and install structural components used in mining and heavy engineering environments.

The role requires reading fabrication drawings, performing welding and fitting to standards, and supporting site shutdowns and maintenance with a focus on safety and quality. Candidates should have a recognised Boilermaker trade qualification and relevant on-site experience; medical fitness is required.

Qualifications

• Recognised Boilermaker trade qualification or equivalent proven heavy-fabrication experience.
• Experience in mining, heavy engineering, construction or industrial maintenance.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and work safely on site.
• Medical fitness for operational work.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble and repair steel structures, brackets, guards, chutes, frames and equipment components.
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding and fitting work to approved standards.
• Carry out site repairs and modifications on heavy equipment and project infrastructure.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and measurements.
• Inspect completed work for quality, dimensions and weld integrity.
• Support shutdowns, breakdown repairs and planned maintenance activities.
• Maintain safe control of hot-work activities and associated risks.
• Record repair and fabrication work completed.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Education

Boilermaker trade qualification

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 09/16/2026

Copper Quail’s objective is to become a trusted partner within our clients’ organizations in Africa, understanding not only the people at their heart, but also their culture and ethos. We are Recruitment Advisors, specializing in Executive Search, Contingency Recruitment, Headhunting, Outsourced Labour and training. Using our significant market knowledge across, experience and judgement to help our clients employ the best qualified individuals for each position in Africa.

We’re known for our successful track record, responsiveness and discretion. We have a high performance culture and employ only experienced recruiters. These knowledgeable professionals provide a high level of service, deliver effective solutions and foster successful relationships through regular conversations with clients and candidates.

Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Boilermaker will perform fabrication, welding, repair and installation work on structural and equipment components used in mining and heavy engineering environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fabricate, assemble and repair steel structures, brackets, guards, chutes, frames and equipment components.
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding and fitting work to approved standards.
• Carry out site repairs and modifications on heavy equipment and project infrastructure.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and measurements.
• Inspect completed work for quality, dimensions and weld integrity.
• Support shutdowns, breakdown repairs and planned maintenance activities.
• Maintain safe control of hot-work activities and associated risks.
• Record repair and fabrication work completed.

EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

• Recognised Boilermaker trade qualification or equivalent proven heavy-fabrication experience.
• Relevant experience in mining, heavy engineering, construction or industrial maintenance.
• Strong welding and fabrication capability.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and work safely in site environments.
• Medical fitness for operational work.

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Underground or shutdown-maintenance experience.
• Additional welding certifications.
• Experience fabricating heavy equipment structures and guards.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong safety awareness and commitment to operating standards.
• Practical problem-solving and sound judgement in operational environments.
• Clear communication and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong planning, organisation, accountability and attention to detail.