Artisan Millwright - Mamatwan Mine

SOUTH32 Limited; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement fund contribution

Part-time study support

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. is hiring a Millwright for the Mamatwan operation in Hotazel, Northern Cape.

The role focuses on responding to breakdowns, inspections and maintenance of open-cast equipment with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of Millwright experience in mining, plus detailed knowledge of pumps, crushers, conveyors, hydraulics and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a qualified Millwright in a mining environment.
• Experience inspecting and repairing pumps.
• Deep knowledge of jaw and cone crushers and conveyor belts.

Responsibilities

• Attend to breakdowns and perform inspections on open cast equipment.
• Carry out maintenance tasks safely and to standards.
• Perform medium voltage switching, lockouts and ensure a safe work area.
• Test and commission equipment prior to handover to operations.
• Identify and document follow-up maintenance work.
• Report events and non-conformances promptly.

Skills

Millwright

Pumps inspection

Jaw crushers

Cone crushers

Conveyor belts

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Electrical diagrams

Education

N3 Technical Certificate

Job description

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Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focuson responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuinedifference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT MAMATWAN:

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our open-cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Millwright, you will be responsible to attend to breakdowns and to conduct inspections and execute maintenance tasks on open cast equipment.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Conduct inspections on equipment prior to commencement of maintenance work;
• Execute all maintenance work in a safe manner;
• Perform Medium Voltage Switching, lockouts and make the work area safe;
• Test and commission equipment prior to handover;
• Identify and record all subsequent work found during the maintenance activity;
• Reporting of events and non-conformances;

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a qualified Millwright in a mining environment;
• In depth knowledge on inspection & repairs of pumps;
• In depth knowledge of the workings of Jaw and Cone Crushers;
• Experience in working on conveyor belts;
• In depth knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic systems.
• In depth understanding of motors, control systems, and other electrical systems.
• Experience fault finding and reading electrical line diagrams

Qualifications for this role are:

• N3 Technical Certificate;

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This advertisement will close on 20 November 2026.