“Tharisa plc (Tharisa) is a European headquartered integrated resource group. We are uniquely positioned incorporating mining, processing, beneficiation, marketing, sales and logistics.” Tharisa Minerals Mine is situated near the town of Marikana in the North West Province, and is seeking to appoint a qualified candidate to the following position:

Purpose of Role

The Boilermaker is responsible for Installing, maintaining, and repair structural mechanical equipment and fixtures. Ensures that work is in accordance with MHSA and relevant COP’s and SOP’s.

Role Context

Obtain job card and permit to work before any task execution; Conduct pre-work risk assessment for every task; Assemble, install, test, and maintain structural mechanical equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools, power tools and gas cutting equipment; Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem; Inspect plant equipment components and systems to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with the relevant standards;  Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous; Plan layout and installation of equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and relevant standards; Ensure safe execution of the task; Test the unit; Ensure that the equipment handed back to the operation is in a safe and operable condition.

Grade 12 and Minimum N2 Certificate; Relevant Boilermaking Technical Qualifications: Red sealed Engineering Trade certificate or SAQA Verified Trade Certificate); Studying towards N6 National Diploma in Electrical Engineering would be advantageous; Minimum of 5 years’ Solid experience in a Mining environment as a Boilermaker; Valid driving license (code 08) and own transport.