Semi-Skilled Tech: Petrochemical Tank & Piping

InvisionHR; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

InvisionHR is sourcing Semi-Skilled Workers (CAT 1–3) for current and future bulk fuel storage projects. You will assist boilermakers, welders and pipefitters, reading drawings, and working on tanks, piping and structures in high-risk industrial environments.

Opportunities span multiple sites across South Africa and Namibia, with travel as required. Role involves preparing materials, following strict HSE rules, and growing skills toward a trade.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NSC required.
• CAT 1: 3+ years on tanks, piping and structures in industrial environments.
• CAT 2: 2+ years, read drawings, measure, cut/grind/bevel to size.
• CAT 3: 1+ year under supervision; prep materials and work areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with boilermaking, welding and pipefitting tasks at your category level.
• Prepare materials and components for fabrication and assembly.
• Support installation of piping, tanks and structural components according to drawings.
• Carry out measuring, cutting, grinding and drilling safely.
• Keep work areas and tools clean, organised and safe.
• Wear and maintain PPE at all times.
• Follow permit-to-work, confined space, heights and site HSE rules.
• Report unsafe practices, hazards or equipment faults immediately.
• Communicate progress with tradespeople, supervisors and QA/QC.

Skills

Read drawings

Portable tools handling

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 / NSC

Working at Heights certificate

Confined Space Entry certificate

Permit-to-work training

Tools

Power tools (grinders, drills)

Job description

InvisionHR is sourcing Semi-Skilled Workers (CAT 1–3) for current and future bulk fuel storage projects. You will assist boilermakers, welders and pipefitters, reading drawings, and working on tanks, piping and structures in high-risk industrial environments.

Opportunities span multiple sites across South Africa and Namibia, with travel as required. Role involves preparing materials, following strict HSE rules, and growing skills toward a trade.