Underground Boilermaker: Safe Shaft Maintenance Pro

Gold Road Resources Limited; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd at South Deep Gold Mine in Westonaria invites applications for an Underground Boilermaker. The role focuses on safe maintenance, repair, and fabrication on underground shaft infrastructure and related equipment.

Requirements include Grade 12, Boilermaker trade certificate, 2+ years underground experience, and ability to read drawings. The position emphasizes safety leadership and teamwork, with a closing date 28 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Recognized Boilermaker Trade Certificate
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a shaft maintenance or construction boilermaker
• Proven proficiency in pipe and general underground fabrication and construction
• Proven proficiency to read, interpret and execute work off engineering drawings
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment
• Proven track record in personal safety leadership
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of specialized boilermaking/plating tools
• Proficient in basic slinging and rigging

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in the planning, risk assessment and execution of maintenance activities
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards
• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
• Promote and develop team work as an effective team leader
• Ensuring that task planning and execution is aligned to Planned Maintenance and condition monitoring standards and, that task completion is conducted timeously and effectively
• Ensure the safe and timely execution of daily maintenance on boxes, steel works, 18 ton hoppers, locos, etc.
• Safely execute breakdown repairs as assigned and assists with expansion and construction tasks
• Participate in and conduct scheduled and ad hoc shaft and infrastructure examinations and repairs

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Underground fabrication & construction

Safety leadership

Interpersonal communication

Planning & time management

Slinging & rigging

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Boilermaker Trade Certificate

Tools

Boilermaking tools

Job description

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd at South Deep Gold Mine in Westonaria invites applications for an Underground Boilermaker. The role focuses on safe maintenance, repair, and fabrication on underground shaft infrastructure and related equipment.

Requirements include Grade 12, Boilermaker trade certificate, 2+ years underground experience, and ability to read drawings. The position emphasizes safety leadership and teamwork, with a closing date 28 October 2026.