Boilermaker

GOLD FIELDS; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an Underground Boilermaker for their South Deep Gold Mine in Gauteng. The role involves executing maintenance, construction, and fabrication tasks while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have a recognized Boilermaker Trade Certificate and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The company emphasizes teamwork, safety, and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a shaft maintenance or construction boilermaker.
• Proven proficiency in pipe and general underground fabrication and construction.
• Ability to read, interpret and execute work off engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of self and team members during maintenance activities.
• Perform inspections in accordance with Mine Health and Safety Act regulations.
• Promote and develop teamwork as an effective team leader.

Skills

Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills

Advanced knowledge of specialized boilermaking/plating tools

Proficient in basic slinging and rigging

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Recognized Boilermaker Trade Certificate

Job description

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

POSITION: Underground Boilermaker

JOB GRADING: C-Lower

DEPARTMENT: Engineering - Infrastructure

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

The Underground Boilermaker is accountable for the safe execution of assigned maintenance, repair, construction, and fabrication on underground and surface shaft infrastructure, ground handling systems and conveyances and winders. The incumbent is required to execute all assigned tasks in accordance with defined operational safety standards and procedures to ensure the optimised availability of engineering equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent

Recognized Boilermaker Trade Certificate

A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a shaft maintenance or construction boilermaker

Proven proficiency in pipe and general underground fabrication and construction

Proven proficiency to read, interpret and execute work off engineering drawings

Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

Proven track record in personal safety leadership

Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills

Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines

Advanced knowledge of specialized boilermaking/plating tools

Proficient in basic slinging and rigging

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in the planning, risk assessment and execution of maintenance activities

Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards

Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion

Promote and develop team work as an effective team leader

Ensuring that task planning and execution is aligned to Planned Maintenance and condition monitoring standards and, that task completion is conducted timeously and effectively

Ensure the safe and timely execution of daily maintenance on boxes, steel works, 18 ton hoppers, locos, etc.

Safely execute breakdown repairs as assigned and assists with expansion and construction tasks

Participate in and conduct scheduled and ad hoc shaft and infrastructure examinations and repairs

Closing Date: 13 August 2025

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Should you require any assistance or have any challenges in applying for a position, please contact the Recruitment hub on 011 411 1387

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment

NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting