Diesel Mechanic - TMM

Afrique Connection Consultancy; Barberton; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Afrique Connection Consultancy seeks a Diesel Mechanic - TMM for a full-time, on-site role in Barberton, Mpumalanga. The job focuses on maintaining and repairing trackless mobile machinery and diesel-powered equipment, diagnosing faults, and performing preventive maintenance to ensure safe operation.

Requirements include Grade 12 and 5 years of TMM experience, with at least 3 years underground. Experience with common TMM makes is a plus.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (NQF level 4) or equivalent.
• 5 years' experience in a TMM environment, with 3 years underground.
• Experience with TMM MAKES such as Aard, Fermel, GHH, Atlas, GMG, Sandvik, Bird Machines is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Mine Health & Safety Act, COPs, SOPs and SHE policies.
• Identify, report, and control hazards and risks.
• Complete planned maintenance tasks per schedule.
• Complete job cards, service sheets and hand-over reports; apply lock-out procedures.
• Perform repairs according to OEM and workshop standards.
• Test and sign off systems post-repair.
• Record work in machine history log/file.
• Complete lubrication, inspections and service checklists.

Skills

Diesel engines

Underground mining

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Education

Grade 12 (NQF 4)

Job description

The Diesel Mechanic - TMM role is a full-time, on-site position based in Barberton, Mpumalanga, focused on maintaining and repairing trackless mobile machinery and related diesel-powered equipment. Day-to-day responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical faults, performing scheduled and preventive maintenance, and conducting repairs on heavy equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF level 4) or Equivalent
• 5 Years experience working within TMM environment, with 3 years being at an underground mine, performing maintenance work on trackless mobile machinery specifically (Drill rigs, Dump trucks and LHDs).
• Previous work on TMM MAKE such Aard, Fermel, GHH, Atlas, GMG, Sandvik, Bird Machines is an advantage.

Additional Criteria

• Mechanical Aptitude – ability to apply the fundamentals of basic automotive repair and maintenance technology and to recognize and respond to typical and maintenance defects.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic circuits.
• Ability to prioritize – The ability to place issues, tasks and objectives in order in terms of their relative importance.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 100% compliance with Mine Health & Safety Act, COPs, SOPs, and company SHE policies.
• All hazards and risks identified, reported, and controlled timeously
• Planned maintenance tasks completed as per maintenance schedule (%).
• Completion of job cards, service sheets, hand-over reports. Lock-out and isolation procedures applied 100% of the time
• Repairs conducted according to OEM and workshop standards
• Systems tested and signed off post-repair
• Work done is recorded in machine history book/file.
• Lubrication, inspections, and service checklists completed correctly

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