Engineering Artisan – Fitter

Minopex; Ogies; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Minopex is seeking an experienced Artisan to diagnose and maintain machinery at Phola Plant, Mpumalanga. The role requires hands-on maintenance, fault finding, and installation of trade-related equipment to ensure safe operation of all engineering systems.

The ideal candidate has a trade qualification, 2–3 years of relevant plant experience, and a valid driver’s license. You will work on-site at Phola Plant, with responsibilities including daily inspections and reporting to the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) or NQF Level 4 equivalent including N3 certificate.
• Section 13 Trade test / Section 26(D) certificate required.
• Complete Engineering Trade Toolbox.
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1.
• Own transport to attend to call outs.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to maintenance requirements, standards and specifications.
• Perform daily inspections in accordance with Mine Health and Safety Act regulations to report defects and breakdowns to the Supervisor.
• Develop, modify, construct and install all types of trade related equipment for safe operation of engineering equipment.
• Ensure that installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion.
• Continuously monitor equipment failure and efficiency to improve trade specific equipment and systems.
• Consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affect production.
• Support the achievement of engineering availability and production performance levels.
• Ensure that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the planning office to support the asset maintenance system.

Skills

English language

Time management

Education

matric / NQF4 equivalent

NATED/ N3 certificate

Engineering Trade Toolbox

Valid driver’s license (B/EB/C1)

Own transport

Job description

Introduction

This position will be based in Phola Plant in Mpumalanga

Description

The purpose of this position is to diagnose and maintain machinery and equipment according to technical specification and sound engineering practise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the maintenance requirements, standards and specifications
• Perform daily inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, operational and company standards to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Supervisor
• Develop, modify, construct and install all types of trade related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment
• Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion
• Continuously monitor equipment failure and efficiency to improve trade specific equipment and systems
• Consult with production teams on maintenance activities that effects production
• Supports the achievement of engineering availability and production performance levels
• Ensure that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the maintenance of the planned/asset maintenance system

Qualification Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED qualifications such as the N3 Certificate,
• Section 13 Trade test / Section 26(D) certificate required.
• Complete Engineering Trade Toolbox
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
• Own transport to attend to call outs

Experience and SkillsRequirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a qualified artisan in a concentrator plant
• English Language Proficiency
• Time management skills