Lead Boilermaker: Heavy Industrial Maintenance & Projects

Tongaat Hulett; Empangeni; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tongaat Hulett Sugar - Felixton is seeking a Construction Team Leader to oversee maintenance and Boilermaking services in the Construction/ Engineering department. You will lead a team, ensure machine availability, and support plant projects.

The role requires N3 Boilermaking, a Boilermaker apprenticeship, and strong experience in heavy industry maintenance. Candidates must ensure safety procedures and PPE compliance.

Qualifications

• N3 Boilermaking and a Trade Test are required.
• Completed Boilermaker apprenticeship.
• Experience in maintenance and production in heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all machines under his control in good condition.
• Provide welding, rigging and Boilermaking services to all departments.
• Fabricate and maintain cane preparation knives, hammers for Operations.
• Authorise stores withdrawals.
• Initiate purchase requisitions for authorisation by Plant Engineer.
• Ensure 100% availability of relevant machinery.
• Ensure tool registers, PPE and Safe Work Procedures are adopted where required.
• Set tasks for subordinates and monitor maintenance to standard, providing leadership.
• Participate in plant upgrade and project initiatives as directed by Plant Engineer.

Education

N3 Boilermaking

Trade Test

Boilermaker apprenticeship

Job description

Tongaat Hulett Sugar - Felixton is seeking a Construction Team Leader to oversee maintenance and Boilermaking services in the Construction/ Engineering department. You will lead a team, ensure machine availability, and support plant projects.

The role requires N3 Boilermaking, a Boilermaker apprenticeship, and strong experience in heavy industry maintenance. Candidates must ensure safety procedures and PPE compliance.