Assistant Pumping

Gold1; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Gauteng is seeking an Assistant for their Pumping section to ensure operational efficiency of underground water pumps. Candidates should have a minimum of a Grade 10 education, good communication skills, and preferably 1-2 years’ experience in a mining environment. The role involves assisting in maintenance, installation, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in mining environment will be advantageous.
• South African Citizenship is required.
• Applicant must have a clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient support within Engineering (Pumping) section.
• Ensure pumps are operational and report failures promptly.
• Assist in installation, maintenance, and relocation of pumps.

Skills

Proficient in English

Good verbal communication skills

Knowledge of underground water pumps

Education

Grade 10, 11, 12 or equivalent qualification

Job description

ASSISTANT: PUMPING (GRADING A)

Qualifying Criteria:

• Grade 10, 11, 12 or equivalent qualification
• 1-2 years’ experience in mining environment will be advantageous
• Proficient in English and any other of the 11 official languages
• Applicant must possess good verbal communication skills
• Good knowledge of underground water pumps will be advantageous
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record

Responsibilities:

• Provide efficient support within Engineering (Pumping) section
• Ensure all the pumps in area of responsibility are in good and operational order
• Report any pump failure(s) immediately to avoid flooding of working ends and travelling ways
• Assist in repairing and in extending of delivery pipes
• Ensure and maintain good housekeeping in and around the area of responsibility to maximise pump efficiency
• Assist in installation of pumps, maintenance and relocations
• Always take instructions from the supervisor(s) responsible for the shift
• Conduct all work according to required standards and specifications
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1 Group’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”