The role:

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Is responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment and machines in order to ensure the availability & reliability thereof
• Is responsible for engineering technical compliance
• Keep record of inspections, maintenance and repairs conducted to equipment on checklists and job cards
• Be able to identify faults and repair defects without supervision
• Maintain good housekeeping in the area of responsibility
• Ensuring that all planning and productivity requirements are achieved
• Perform inspections and work in accordance with the Mine Standards and Procedures and the Mine Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments (RA) in order to perform in a safe and controlled manner
• Must be prepared to work shifts, overtime and standby duties

Requirements:

• Recognised Fitter or Fitter & Turner Trade Test Certificate
• Internal Candidates
• Grade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) & Science, minimum E symbol with relevant two N2 Trade related subjects as per MQA guideline or N2 with four relevant trade related subjects as per MQA guideline
• External Candidates
• Grade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) & Science, minimum E symbol with four N2 relevant trade related subjects as per MQA guideline
• Have sound knowledge of MHSA, safety systems and a high regard for safety, regulations, and standards
• Proven excellent safety record
• Display good understanding of equipment & tools and uses thereof
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Be able to cope effectively with pressure in a production environment, be innovative and a self-starter
• Be able to work in a team
• Be able to identify faults and repair defects without supervision
• Valid K53 driver’s license with own transport
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• At least 2 years post-trade experience as a Fitter
• Experience on conveyor systems, pumps, crushing and screening equipment, compressors and hydraulic systems