Senior Boilermaker

Afrimat; Lichtenburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Afrimat Industries at Lichtenburg, North West, South Africa, seeks a Senior Boilermaker with 5 years in fabrication, welding, and structural repairs to support safe, reliable operations on fixed plant equipment. The role requires MHSA hot work compliance and the ability to work with maintenance shutdowns and infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will perform fabrications, welds (arc/MIG/TIG), repairs, and structural enhancements, while documenting work, following drawings, and

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• N3 relevant to Trade.
• Red Seal Trade Test Certificate (Boilermaker) mandatory.
• 3-5 years post-trade experience in mining, quarrying, or heavy industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication, welding, cutting, and structural repair on fixed plant equipment and infrastructure.
• Manufacture, repair, and modify chutes, hoppers, bins, guards, supports, platforms, and structural components.
• Apply welding techniques (arc, MIG, TIG) to required specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct wear plate installation, liner replacement, and structural reinforcement where required.
• Execute maintenance and shutdown tasks according to schedules and job cards.
• Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for fabrication and repair; follow drawings and site standards.
• Record work performed, materials used, and defects; provide technical feedback for planning.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Structural repairs

Maintenance planning

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

N3 Trade

Red Seal Trade Test (Boilermaker)

Tools

Arc welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Job description

# Senior BoilermakerHome / Senior Boilermaker**Location:**Lichtenburg,North West,South AfricaAfrimat Industries (Pty) Ltd, Tswana Lime has a vacancy for a:## Senior BoilermakerAfrimat Industries is seeking an experienced Boilermaker with 5 years’ Boilermaker experience in fabrication, welding, and structural repairs. Exposure to shutdown maintenance and structural integrity work. In this role the successful candidate will play a key role in the execution of fabrication, welding, structural repair, and maintenance work on fixed plant equipment and infrastructure to support safe, reliable, and continuous operations at Afrimat.##### Minimum Qualifications / Experience* Matric (Grade 12).* N3 relevant to Trade.* Red Seal Trade Test Certificate (Boilermaker).* 3-5 years post-trade experience in mining, quarrying, or heavy industrial environments* Valid driver’s licence (where operationally required)* MHSA requirements related to hot work and fabrication* Fixed plant structural components and fabrication methods* Welding techniques and welding safety standards* Wear protection systems and materials* Planned maintenance and shutdown execution* Structural failure modes and integrity risks* Maintenance documentation and job card discipline* Medically fit in terms of the Mine Health & Safety Act.##### Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):* Perform fabrication, welding, cutting, and structural repair work on fixed plant equipment and infrastructure.* Manufacture, repair, and modify chutes, hoppers, bins, guards, supports, platforms, and structural components.* Apply welding techniques (e.g. arc, MIG, TIG as applicable) to required specifications and quality standards.* Conduct wear plate installation, liner replacement, and structural reinforcement where required.* Execute maintenance and shutdown tasks in line with maintenance schedules and job cards.* Prepare materials, tools, and equipment required for fabrication and repair work.* Follow engineering drawings, specifications, and site standards during fabrication activities.* Complete timesheets, job cards, service hours, reports, and maintenance documentation accurately.* Record work performed (including drawing up schematics), materials used, and structural defects identified.* Provide clear technical feedback to support planning, follow-up work, and compliance* Work collaboratively with Artisans, Assistants, and Apprentices.* Performs any other reasonable tasks when requested by Engineering Supervisor##### Please send the following documents to apply:Please upload the following documents in one file with the application form to the right. (File size no bigger than 3 MB)* CV* Certified ID copy**The candidates must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Company standards for medical fitness.**##### Closing Date: 7 October 2026