Boilermaker {New plant}

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 is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join its Amanzimtoti plant maintenance team. The role involves fabricating, repairing and maintaining steel structures and plant components in a heavy industrial setting.

Required are a Trade Tested / Red Seal Boilermaker with 3-5 years post-trade experience, plus strong drawings interpretation and marking-off skills. The role includes shift work, standby, overtime and a readiness for major shutdowns.

Qualifications

• Trade tested / Red Seal Boilermaker.
• 3-5 years' post-trade experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or similar heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Valid driver's license, clear criminal record and ability to pass a medical assessment.

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 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.

Skills

Trade Tested / Red Seal Boilermaker

Drawing interpretation

Marking-off skills

Welding

Tools

Welding certifications (SMAW/GMAW/FCAW)

Coded welding certification

Job description

Amanzimtoti, South Africa | Posted on 10/11/2026

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.

Benefits

• 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.