Boilermaker Plater | Field Maintenance & Breakdowns

Valterra Platinum; Burgersfort; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Valterra Platinum in South Africa seeks a Boilermaker Plater for our Mototolo Concentrator. The role covers installing, maintaining and commissioning machinery to standard with safety and accuracy.

Requirements include Grade 10 or N2, Boilermaker certificate, 3 years’ experience, English literacy, standby/OT availability, a Code 08 license and basic computer skills. Closing date: 24 July 2026.

Qualifications

• English literate (speak, read and write).
• Must be able to do standby and overtime.
• Must be familiar with risk assessments procedures.
• Valid driving license code 08.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocate tasks to subordinates.
• Attend to breakdowns and emergencies as required.
• Ensure material, spares and equipment are available as required.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching to subordinates.
• Comply with environmental requirements.
• Exercise judgment regarding replacement of components.
• Maintain high quality of work.

Skills

English literacy

Standby & OT

Risk assessments

Code 08 license

Basic computer skills

Education

Grade 10 or N2

Boilermaker trade certificate

Job description

Valterra Platinum in South Africa seeks a Boilermaker Plater for our Mototolo Concentrator. The role covers installing, maintaining and commissioning machinery to standard with safety and accuracy.

Requirements include Grade 10 or N2, Boilermaker certificate, 3 years’ experience, English literacy, standby/OT availability, a Code 08 license and basic computer skills. Closing date: 24 July 2026.