Boilermaker/Welder
Company
Continam Industrial Services CC
Location
Pretoria
Job Type
Full–time and Contractor
Posted
15 days ago
Via
via Glassdoor
Job Description
BOILERMAKER – CRUSHING & SCREENING MAINTENANCE
An EME based in Pretoria East, Waltloo is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join its team.
Minimum Requirements
• Recognised Boilermaker Trade Certificate.
• Minimum 10 years' post-trade experience in heavy mining, processing, crushing, and screening plant maintenance.
• Proven experience in:
• Structural steel fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Maintenance and refurbishment of vibratory screens.
• Fabrication and repair of crusher components and supporting structures.
• Relining and maintenance support for 7ft, 84-inch Allis Chalmers, and TC84XR Weir Minerals cone crushers.
• Fabrication, modification, and repair of crusher chutes, hoppers, liners, platforms, and structural components.
• Replacement and installation of wear plates, liners, screens, and associated steelwork.
• Welding and fabrication on heavy-duty mining equipment.
• Shutdown maintenance and breakdown repairs in crushing and screening plants.
• Working from engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, and site measurements.
• Use of oxy-acetylene, plasma cutting, arc welding, and other fabrication equipment.
Competencies
• Sound knowledge of boilermaking, welding, structural fabrication, wear protection, crusher and vibratory screen maintenance, and heavy mining equipment.
• Experience with fabrication and installation of crusher liners, screen components, chutes, hoppers, guards, platforms, handrails, and structural steelwork.
• Thorough understanding of Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) requirements, permit-to-work systems, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, risk assessments, and safe work practices.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently during planned maintenance shutdowns and breakdowns.
• Ability to interpret engineering and fabrication drawings and perform accurate measurements and fit-ups.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, weld preparation, joint fit-up, and visual inspection of welds.
• Ability to work effectively with mechanical fitters, welders, supervisors, and other maintenance personnel.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required.
Supporting Documents Required
• Updated CV.
• Certified Boilermaker Trade Certificate and supporting qualifications/certificates (certified within the last 3 months).
• Current payslip or expected salary.
Please note: Applications submitted without the required supporting documents will not be considered.
Please send your CV together with recently certified supporting documents to:
[email protected]
Work Location: In person
An EME based in Pretoria East, Waltloo is seeking an experienced Boilermaker to join its team.
Minimum Requirements
• Recognised Boilermaker Trade Certificate.
• Minimum 10 years' post-trade experience in heavy mining, processing, crushing, and screening plant maintenance.
• Proven experience in:
• Structural steel fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Maintenance and refurbishment of vibratory screens.
• Fabrication and repair of crusher components and supporting structures.
• Relining and maintenance support for 7ft, 84-inch Allis Chalmers, and TC84XR Weir Minerals cone crushers.
• Fabrication, modification, and repair of crusher chutes, hoppers, liners, platforms, and structural components.
• Replacement and installation of wear plates, liners, screens, and associated steelwork.
• Welding and fabrication on heavy-duty mining equipment.
• Shutdown maintenance and breakdown repairs in crushing and screening plants.
• Working from engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, and site measurements.
• Use of oxy-acetylene, plasma cutting, arc welding, and other fabrication equipment.
Competencies
• Sound knowledge of boilermaking, welding, structural fabrication, wear protection, crusher and vibratory screen maintenance, and heavy mining equipment.
• Experience with fabrication and installation of crusher liners, screen components, chutes, hoppers, guards, platforms, handrails, and structural steelwork.
• Thorough understanding of Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) requirements, permit-to-work systems, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, risk assessments, and safe work practices.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently during planned maintenance shutdowns and breakdowns.
• Ability to interpret engineering and fabrication drawings and perform accurate measurements and fit-ups.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, weld preparation, joint fit-up, and visual inspection of welds.
• Ability to work effectively with mechanical fitters, welders, supervisors, and other maintenance personnel.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required.
Supporting Documents Required
• Updated CV.
• Certified Boilermaker Trade Certificate and supporting qualifications/certificates (certified within the last 3 months).
• Current payslip or expected salary.
Please note: Applications submitted without the required supporting documents will not be considered.
Please send your CV together with recently certified supporting documents to:
[email protected]
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
Welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week and 8 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after every 12 months of employment, calculated from the date of engagement.
What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
