Anglo American: Coded Welder 2022

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium.

We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.

Here’s an exciting opportunity to join us.

Your responsibilities include:

• Achievement of safe production performance levels through the effective maintenance of equipment.
• Attend and conduct Safety meeting.
• Conducts and participate in Risk assessments.
• Execute welding, maintenance and steel work repairs.
• Comply to environmental requirements.
• Records results of all legal examinations in the appropriate format.
• Works in a sequence that prioritises work requirements.
• Completing job cards and description of work (PM’s).
• Performing work to the required standards and specifications.
• Applying appropriate tools to complete tasks.

This role is in the Engineering Department at a C2 level reporting to the Engineering Foreman.

• Grade 12 or Technical N2 Trade Specific.
• Recognised Coded Welder Certificate.
• Certified Competency as a Coded Welder – CO2 and Argon welding.

To be successful, you should have the following experience: 

• Experience in Boilermaking will be advantageous.
• Experience in a Processing Plant will be advantageous.

 Additional information

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be familiar with risk assessment procedures.
• Basic Computer Literacy skills.
• Driver’s license code 08.
• You will be required to work overtime and do standby duties when required.
• If successful, you will be required to undergo a Medical Fitness Test.

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day.  We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.