Quarry Engineer (Twana Lime) at Afrimat

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) for Mine & Works essential
• At least 5 years trade experience at a supervisory level.
• Must have mining experience
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act.

Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to):

• Planning, coordinating and managing all maintenance
• Compiling, implementing and managing a suitable maintenance plan to ensure optimal availability and utilisation of equipment
• Performing pre-inspections on equipment as per legal requirements
• Implementing continuous improvement and cost saving initiatives.
• Responsible for compliance with the following functions and provisions which are entrusted to the employer by the Act:: Sections 5(1) and (2), 6, 7(1), 8(2) and (3), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19(1), 23(2), and 32. Mandatory Codes of Practice as applicable
• Responsible for ensuring that the provisions of the regulations relating to machinery are fully complied with, which include: 1) Safe installation and proper operation, running and maintenance of all machinery, 2) The safe erection and proper maintenance of all buildings, structures and tanks, 3) Taking all reasonable measures to ensure that all safety appliances, mechanisms and guards are maintained in good condition, that the provisions of the regulations relating to machinery are fully complied with, 4) Ensuring that the work of any apparatus or machine, the use of which may constitute a danger to any person, is stopped immediately.
• Ensure proper discipline and compliance with the legal provisions and requirements.
• On behalf of employer authorize operators in writing.
• In addition to the statutory responsibilities, ensure compliance with the SHE Management System within your area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with all mine Standards, Procedures, Codes of Practice, Mandatory Codes of Practice and Policies as they relate to the Safety, Health and Environmental Management Systems,
• Implement and manage projects.
• The candidates must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Company standards for medical fitness.