Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Grade 12 and/or relevant experience
• Red Seal Trade Test Certificate (Fitter).
• Valid unendorsed RSA driver’s license
• Experience in Fitting and working with various disciplines is advantageous such as boiler making and electrical
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
• Exceptional knowledge of electrical & mechanical equipment & principles.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Management Methods.
• At least 3 years’ post-trade experience in a mining and/or heavy machinery and facilities involving complex production processes

Duties and responsibilities

• Constructing and assembling mechanical systems; for repairs, replacement, and/or modifications of parts of equipment
• Ensures maximum reliability and availability of mining equipment and maintains good integrity of mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing building maintenance plans
• Maintenance of crushing & shaping equipment, conveyor systems, vibrating equipment, dust suppression and extraction systems, hydraulic and pneumatic reticulation etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and scheduled services to ensure implementation of best engineering practices and asset care is in place.
• Drive and be responsible for continuous improvement, equipment or process upgrades and repairs
• Complies with the company’s Health & Safety Policies and Procedures & Mine Health & Safety Act and assist in the generating of such policies.
• Perform adhoc duties as required by management.
• Must be available on standby.
• Deliver results under a high-pressure operation and environment
• Assist in training of Apprentices and Learners when required
• Willing to assist in various operations when required
• Operate heavy tools and work manually with their hands to complete tasks – using own initiative.