DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. 

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

 

ABOUT MAMATWAN

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our open-cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund. 

South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Boilermaker, you will be responsible for responsible for timely install, repair, fabricate and maintenance plant equipment and structures in a safe manner to ensure the process plant is operated safely as well as operate equipment and tests all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.

 

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

•Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, interpretation of hydraulic diagrams, planned and predictive maintenance; •Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on equipment; •Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment; •Maintains a clean and safe worksite; •Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment.

 

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

•Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Qualified Artisan in a mining environment; •Knowledge and experience of surface mining operation will be advantageous. Includes experience maintenance and repairs of plant components such as Conveyor belt structures, Transfer chutes, Jaw and Cone Crushers, Screens and Feeder; •Repair structural frames by development and fabricate from complex drawings; Mark off basic regular engineering shapes; •Oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting/ gauging;

 

Qualifications for this role are:

• N2 Technical Certificate; • Welder / Plater / Boilermaker Trade Test; • Grade 12; •Valid drivers license

 

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 5 February 2025.