Fitter Aide

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Limpopo seeks a Maintenance Assistant to ensure optimal equipment availability and conduct maintenance on mining machinery. Candidates should have a Grade 10 certificate, a Code 08 Driver’s License, and preferably some practical experience in a mining environment. The successful applicant will work under supervision, maintain standards, and support production goals while adhering to safety protocols. The company values diversity and promotes equal opportunity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 10 / Standard 8 Certificate required.
• Driver’s License (Code 08) is essential.
• Practical trade-related experience in mining is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of mining equipment.
• Conduct risk assessments in the work area.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of tools.
• Report defects and status of tools to superiors.
• Adhere to maintenance schedules.

Skills

Practical trade-related experience

Ability to perform maintenance on equipment

Risk assessment skills

Education

Grade 10 / Standard 8 Certificate

Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence

Operative Course Certificate

Job description

Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that cares for its people unconditionally. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited.

Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.

The successful applicant will report to the Fitter or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 10 / Standard 8 Certificate.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• Advantageous: Operative Course Certificate.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to)

• Advantageous: 3 months practical trade-related experience in a heavy industrial / mining / plant environment.

DUTIES (including but not limited to)

• Assist in ensuring optimum availability and reliability of equipment in support of effective and continuously improved mine operations. Assist and execute maintenance on mining equipment including modifications and repairs.
• Conduct mini risk assessment in own area of work and within span of control. Ensure own work area is clean at all times. Ensure all equipment and tools are cleaned after use and stored in Storeroom. Ensure that personal/artisan’s tools are complete and in safe working condition.
• Work independently and under the supervision of the artisan. Ensure tasks are completed according to set requirements and standards. Tasks include: Remove and replace of hydraulic hoses, greasing machines, remove and replace shanks. Tasks assisting the artisan include: Remove and replace engines, cylinders, gearboxes, pumps and changing of tyres and pulleys.
• Adhere to planned maintenance / production schedules and break downs to assist in achieving production throughout. Assume responsibility for the safe and optimal use of equipment and related machinery.
• All defects and status of tools and equipment recorded, signed and handed over to Chargehand/Foreman. Operate stationary and mobile engineering equipment. Perform lock-out procedure when required. Tools, material and equipment are utilized according to SOP's.
• Assist the artisans in the maintenance primary and secondary equipment when instructed (perform partly independent to the level of competence). All production equipment is maintained reactively and on a scheduled basis to ensure equipment availability and reliability. Breakdowns are attended to immediately to restore availability and to the supervisor/Control Room.

Selection will take place according to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Recruitment Operating Procedure. A strong consideration will be the individual’s fit with the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Values. The successful candidate will be appointed on the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Conditions of Employment, which includes being certified medically fit as per the Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is an equal opportunity employer, and due consideration will be taken in terms of the Company’s Employment Equity Plan and Mining Charter objectives.

All candidates must ensure that all relevant certified (certified by SAPS) qualifications, certificates, and licences are attached to their application. Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in their CVs. Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Candidates may be required to undergo psychometric and other relevant assessments. Please note that criminal and credit checks may be conducted on the successful candidate.

POPIA DISCLAIMER

• The processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes.
• Further processing of personal information, which may be shared with third parties for verification purposes.
• Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine will keep the record of your personal information confidential and for the specific purpose it was intended for.