Boilermaker

Gold Road Resources Limited; Westonaria Local Municipality; In loco; ZAR 360.000 - 480.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd at South Deep Gold Mine in Westonaria invites applications for an Underground Boilermaker. The role focuses on safe maintenance, repair, and fabrication on underground shaft infrastructure and related equipment.

Requirements include Grade 12, Boilermaker trade certificate, 2+ years underground experience, and ability to read drawings. The position emphasizes safety leadership and teamwork, with a closing date 28 October 2026.

Competenze

• 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
• 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

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Read engineering drawings

Underground fabrication & construction

Safety leadership

Interpersonal communication

Planning & time management

Slinging & rigging

Formazione

Grade 12 or equivalent

Boilermaker Trade Certificate

Strumenti

Boilermaking tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780

Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

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

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.

• 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

• 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: 28 October 2026

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

Gold Fields is committed to advancing its Employment Equity (EE) strategy through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). All Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) and differently abled candidates may apply.