Website TWK Agri
Agricultural company with Head-Office in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, South Africa with interests in the Forestry, Agricultural Trade, Grain, Mechanisation, Financing, Insurance and Motors & Tyre industries operating mainly in the Mpumalanga and Kwazulu-Natal provinces. 11 De Wet St, Piet Retief, 2380, South Africa
Job Description
TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Boilermaker within the Grain division at Mkondo/Panbult Silo in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.
Job Summary
This role involves fabricating, welding, and assembling metal components for grain silos and related equipment. The Boilermaker is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing silos, conveyors, and grain-handling systems, as well as conducting planned maintenance and implementing preventative maintenance programs.
The role also includes compiling work procedures, training team members, and ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Responsibilities and Duties
Fabrication, cutting, and grinding of metal components for grain silos and related equipment
Conduct planned maintenance and mechanical installations on silos, elevators, conveyors, and related grain-handling systems
Perform welding duties
Assist in compiling work procedures and risk assessments for silo construction, maintenance, and repair
Provide on-the-job training to team members and apprentices
Build and install conveyors, chutes, spouts, and structural frames for grain-handling operations
Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs to ensure minimal downtime of silo operations
Inspect, maintain, and repair existing silos, conveyors, and grain-handling structures
Qualifications and Skills
Matric / Grade 12
Trade certificate in Boilermaking
10 years’ experience as a Boilermaker
Relevant experience in a grain-handling, milling, or bulk-storage environment (agriculture industry advantageous)
Strong knowledge of welding principles and techniques
Working knowledge of mechanical and grain-handling equipment (e.g., bucket elevators, augers, conveyors)
Understanding of plant equipment and operational processes in grain storage and handling
Knowledge of lockout and isolation procedures for safe maintenance work
Knowledge of building and refurbishing bulk-handling grabs, hoppers, or similar equipment (advantageous)
Computer literacy for maintenance logging and reporting
Good communication and teamwork skills
Practical problem-solving ability with excellent attention to detail
Medically fit for working at heights and in confined spaces
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between work sites
Closing Date 29 August 2025
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