Boilermaker

Morton Moore Pty Ltd; KwaMakhutha; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Overtime allowances

Standby allowances

PPE

Ongoing training

Job summary

Morton Moore Pty Ltd in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, invites a trade-tested Boilermaker to join its new plant maintenance team. The role focuses on fabricating, repairing and maintaining steel structures and plant components in a heavy industrial environment.

The ideal candidate has a Boilermaker trade qualification, 3–5 years of post-trade experience, and experience with welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW). Willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• Boilermaker trade qualification is required.
• 3–5 years post-trade experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW) and reading fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair and install steel structures and plate work.
• Carry out planned and breakdown repairs on plant equipment and structures.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, isometrics and welding symbols.
• Weld using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW on carbon and wear‑resistant steels.
• Follow safety procedures including hot work and confined space.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Reading drawings

Shift work readiness

Education

Boilermaker trade qualification (Red Seal)

Tools

Welding processes: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW

Job description

Amanzimtoti, South Africa | Posted on 09/10/2026

Our client, an established steel manufacturing company based in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, is looking for an experienced Boilermaker to join its new plant maintenance team. The role involves fabricating, repairing and maintaining steel structures and plant components in a heavy industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair and install steel structures, plate work, chutes, hoppers, ducting and platforms.
• Carry out planned and breakdown repairs on plant equipment and structures.
• Mark off, cut, roll, bend and form plate and structural steel to specification.
• Weld using a range of processes (e.g. SMAW, GMAW, FCAW) on carbon and wear‑resistant steels.
• Repair and hard‑face worn components such as liners, rollers and chutes.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, isometrics and welding symbols.
• Operate cutting and forming equipment, including gas cutting, plasma, rolling machines and presses.
• Inspect welds and fabrications for quality and accuracy.
• Follow hot work permits, confined space, working at heights and PPE procedures.
• Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately.
• Work with fitters and other trades during shutdowns and major repairs.
• Be available for shift work, standby and emergency call‑outs.

Requirements

• Trade Tested / Red Seal Boilermaker.
• Minimum 3–5 years' post‑trade experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or a similar heavy industrial environment is strongly preferred.
• Coded welding certification is advantageous.
• Strong drawing interpretation and marking‑off skills.
• Working at heights and confined space certification is advantageous.
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and hot work safety practices.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby and weekends.
• Valid driver's licence, clear criminal record and ability to pass a medical assessment.

Our client offers a market‑related salary, depending on qualifications and experience, along with medical aid, a provident fund, overtime and standby allowances, PPE and ongoing training opportunities.