The Role:
- Is responsible for safe maintenance and repair of equipment and machines in order to ensure the availability and reliability thereof
- Is responsible for engineering technical compliance
- Perform inspections and work in accordance with the Mine Standards and Procedures and the Mine Health and Safety Act and regulations
- Recording 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 safely achieved
- 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 Electrical 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, carry out given instructions and give feedback effectively
- 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:
- Good knowledge of U/G machinery: Komatsu 12HM31AAA – Continuous Miner, Komatsu
- 10SC22 Shuttle cars, Roof bolters, Feeder breaker (Churston and FLSmidth), Dimako section transformers, section standards, conveyor belt experience
- HT Switching Certificate
- Gate end box, Genwest/Dimako
- Knowledge of HT Reticulation drawings
- The working of Guduza, Peflo and Microload
- Sound knowledge of PLCs
- Water pumps
- Jet fans
- Safety & Risk Management Course (S2)
Please note:
- Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
- A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
- Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
- All applicants are thanked for their interest
- Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
- Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only
Closing Date: 02 February 2024