Artisan Fitter-Boiler Maintenance at Eskom 2026

AREA OF SPECIALISATION

Mechanical Maintenance – Boiler Plant

The successful candidate will be required to maintain and repair mechanical equipment and components within the boiler area, ensuring equipment availability, reliability and safe operation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment in the boiler plant.
• Inspect, maintain, repair and service mechanical equipment in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
• Identify mechanical faults and carry out effective fault-finding and repairs.
• Conduct routine inspections of plant and equipment and report defects or abnormal conditions.
• Perform planned maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance schedules and work instructions.
• Assist with breakdown maintenance and restore equipment to safe and reliable operating condition.
• Ensure that maintenance work is performed in accordance with Eskom procedures, plant safety regulations and applicable standards.
• Ensure that all tools, equipment and materials are used correctly and maintained in good working condition.
• Participate in equipment care and housekeeping activities within the work area.
• Adhere strictly to occupational health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Attend maintenance meetings, toolbox talks and other relevant operational meetings.
• Complete maintenance documentation, job cards, inspection reports and other required records accurately.
• Communicate equipment defects, maintenance requirements and potential risks to the relevant supervisor.
• Work effectively with artisans, supervisors, technicians, engineers and other maintenance personnel.
• Assist with shutdown and outage maintenance activities when required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving plant reliability, availability and equipment performance.
• Ensure that personal protective equipment is worn and used correctly at all times.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and potential hazards.
• Comply with all legal, statutory and Eskom requirements applicable to the position.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and ensure that maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Behavioural Competencies

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Reliability
• Strong work ethic
• Safety-conscious attitude
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Good interpersonal skills

Leadership and Teamwork

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team.
• Team-player mentality.
• Ability to motivate and support team members.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Ability to provide guidance to less experienced employees.
• Ability to take responsibility for assigned maintenance tasks.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Technical Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of power station mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of boiler plant maintenance principles.
• Understanding of preventative and corrective maintenance practices.
• Basic knowledge of plant safety regulations.
• Knowledge of mechanical tools and maintenance equipment.
• Understanding of safe work procedures and maintenance standards.
• Knowledge of equipment inspection and fault-finding techniques.
• Understanding of occupational health and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of Eskom plant procedures and maintenance practices will be advantageous.

Practical and Technical Skills

• Mechanical fitting skills.
• Equipment inspection and fault-finding.
• Maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools and relevant mechanical equipment.
• Ability to interpret basic engineering drawings and maintenance instructions.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Supervisory skills where applicable.
• Ability to complete maintenance documentation accurately.
• Valid driver’s licence.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualification

• Recognised Trade Test qualification in Fitting or an applicable mechanical trade.

Professional Registration

• N/A

Experience

• Completed practical training.
• Relevant experience in mechanical maintenance will be advantageous.
• Experience in a power station, boiler plant, industrial plant or heavy engineering environment will be advantageous.
• Practical experience in preventative and corrective maintenance will be advantageous.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate may be required to:

• Successfully complete the applicable assessment criteria.
• Be assessed and authorised as a Responsible Person in accordance with Plant Safety Regulations (PSR) where applicable.
• Complete internal training and competency requirements.
• Comply with all Eskom safety, health, environmental and quality requirements.
• Participate in standby, overtime, shutdown and emergency maintenance activities where operationally required.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The ideal candidate should be:

• Safety-focused and responsible.
• Technically minded and mechanically inclined.
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to work effectively within a team environment.
• Physically capable of performing maintenance duties in an industrial environment.
• Willing to work in challenging conditions and respond to plant breakdowns when required.
• Committed to continuous learning and skills development.
• Able to maintain professional working relationships with colleagues and management.

WORKPLACE SAFETY

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a high level of safety awareness and comply with all applicable occupational health and safety legislation, Eskom policies, plant safety regulations and approved maintenance procedures.

Safety must be considered before, during and after every maintenance activity. All hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions must be reported through the appropriate channels.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the position online before the closing date.

Application Closing Date: 8 October 2026

If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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