Boilermaker Welder

Boilermaker Welder


Company
AVI Limited
Location
Cape Town
Posted
4 days ago
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Job Description
A love for the sea and passion for fishing are the driving forces behind **I&J**, a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. Almost 110 years old, **I&J** is the trusted name in seafood, operating a modern and efficient trawler fleet, and continually investing in the training and development of experienced fishing crews, committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision. **I&J** has achieved and maintained accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) since 2004. **I&J** is a globally respected supplier of high quality, chilled and frozen Cape Hake and a leading producer of farmed Cape Abalone. It is also one of AVI’s great South African brands. **I&J** is proudly South African and invests in, and empowers, the communities in which it operates.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a** Boilermaker Welder **at** I&J, Head Office, Cape Town. **The purpose of this role is to take responsibility for scheduled and ad-hoc maintenance of all equipment and machinery in the factory with a view to maximising availability.
• *Line Manager**: Engineering Manager
• *Number of direct reports**:0
• *Job Specification**:
• *Key Performance Areas**:
Preventative and Breakdown maintenance

Execution of Planned Maintenance activities according to specified tasks in line with OEM (Original Equipment

Manufacturers) specification to ensure equipment meets Engineering Availability targets.

Execution of Ad-hoc Maintenance activities to the required quality and standard as required in a food
- Processing factory.

Ensure downtime is minimized and repeat breakdowns are prevented when executing repairs and maintenance.

To ensure compliance of the OSHACT at the Woodstock factory

Ensure compliance with legislation & maintain accreditations with the various Quality & Food Safety "governing"

bodies.

Ensure compliance with legislation & maintain accreditations with the various Quality & Food Safety "governing"

bodies.
• *Minimum Requirements**:
• *Experience**:
Food Safety Policy & Procedures for Maintenance Personnel Essential 1. Basic level

Trade tested Artisan with 5 years post Trade Test Experience
• *Qualifications**:
3 years or more experience with Welding Aluminum

5 Years post Trade Test experience in a FMCG environment
• *Competencies**:
Planning and Organising

Time Management

Minimising Risk

Maintaining Productivity

Building Relationships

Problem Solving

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Q What is the minimum wage for Packing Staff Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for packing staff in South Africa is R32.45 per hour as of 1 March 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours per week.
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