Vacancies at South32

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that underground mining activities are executed in a safe manner as well as operate equipment and tests all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a N2 Technical Certificate (Internal Candidates) / N3 Technical Certificate (External Candidates) with a recognized Fitter trade test and a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a qualified Fitter on plant equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in maintaining plant equipment such as conveyors, screens, jaw crushers and pumps is essential;
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and ability to read and interpret diagrams is advantageous;
• Previous experience on Man Winders are advantageous;
• Valid Code 08 Driver’s license is essential;
• Working experience on SAP/1SAP is advantageous.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Maintenance and repairs of plant equipment in the production sections;
• Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, interpretation of hydraulic diagrams, planned and predictive maintenance;
• Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on plants or equipment;
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment;
• Maintains a clean and safe worksite;
• Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment;
• Coordinates activities associated with trouble-shooting and repairing maintenance equipment

Applications close 30 November 2022 at 17H00. 

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• The purpose of the role is to be responsible for timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that mining activities are executed in a safe manner as well as operate equipment and tests all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Matric/Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science together with a N2 Technical Certificate for internal candidates or N3 Technical Certificate for external employees and an Auto Electrician Trade Test with a minimum of 2 years’ technical experience on surface mobile mining equipment;
• In depth knowledge and understanding of VIMS systems, CAT electronic Technician (ET) and the starting & charging systems components and operations is essential;
• In depth knowledge of earthmoving equipment is essential;
• Workshop exposure which includes rebuilding of machines, wiring systems, fault finding and repairs to electrical circuits is essential;
• Valid Code 08 Driver’s license is essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, planned and predictive maintenance;
• Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on machines or equipment;
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment;
• Maintains a clean and safe worksite;
• Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment.

(Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups)

Applications close 28 November 2022 at 17H00.