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M4R Technician

GOLD FIELDS

Westonaria Local Municipality

On-site

ZAR 300,000 - 450,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading company in mining is seeking a Maintain for Reliability Technician for their Engineering department. The role requires a proven safety leader with experience in maintenance and training. Candidates should have a mechanical or electrical trade certificate and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position requires collaboration with various technical teams and emphasizes safety and continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a trackless mobile machinery Artisan/Foreman.
  • Relevant experience in training delivery related to maintenance of TMM Machines.
  • Declared medically fit for the position after tests.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure health and safety standards in maintenance activities.
  • Perform inspections in compliance with company standards.
  • Facilitate Maintain for Reliability learning modules in the Training Centre.

Skills

Safety leadership
Communication
Interpersonal collaboration
Organizing
Planning
Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent
Mechanical or Electrical trade certificate

Job description

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

Position

Maintain for Reliability (M4R) Technician

Job Grading

C-Upper

Department

Engineering – Reliability

Site

South Deep Gold Mine

The Maintain for Reliability (M4R) Technician is accountable for the identification, implementation and monitoring of trackless fleet reliability improvement initiatives designed to enhance artisan proficiency in optimal fleet maintenance practices. A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in area of operation and influence and, to collaborate with the Operate for Reliability (O4R), Technical Quality Assurance and Technical Training (HRD) teams to ensure that optimal equipment operating and maintenance standards are maintained.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent

Mechanical or Electrical trade certificate

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a trackless mobile machinery Artisan/Foreman

Relevant experience in training delivery related to maintenance of TMM Machines

Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies

Proven track record in safety leadership

Skilled communicator with proven ability to engage at all levels

Well-developed interpersonal collaboration and team skills

Organising, coordination, leadership, and planning skills

Highly motivated self-starter with proven positive attendance record

Proven track record in training delivery related to maintenance of TMM machines

Computer literacy with basic MS Office proficiency

Duties And Responsibilities

Ensure personal health and safety and that of team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities

Perform inspections in accordance with the MHSA regulations and company standards during maintenance windows focusing on:

Verifying and validating daily training outcomes to ensure that maintaining equipment for reliability is effectively applied by Artisans and Supervisors in the underground workshops and working areas and initiate appropriate remedial actions to ensure optimum alignment

Interacting with Artisans during on-the-job observations to identify opportunities for improvement in driving the Engineering Asset Management philosophy and strategy

Recording lessons learned and translate these into training material and/or training delivery methods for TMM Foremen and Artisans

Facilitating Maintain for Reliability learning modules in the Training Centre as needed

Complete daily observations, insights, inspections, and periodic machine condition assessments (MCAs) and discuss findings with the TMM Foreman and report back to the Reliability Engineer

Ensuring that planned maintenance and corrective maintenance are carried out by Artisans in accordance with site and OEM standards

Identify defects, accurately record them, and raise work orders for defects to be rectified

Participate in Root Failure Cause Analysis (RCFA) investigations and lead the implementation of any RCFA findings using the work management processes, ensuring compliance within the Engineering and Production teams

Identify and implement improvement initiatives to enhance asset reliability and/or labour efficiency and effectiveness

Closing Date: 11 July 2025

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Should you require any assistance or have any challenges in applying for a position, please contact the Recruitment hub on 011 411 1387

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment

NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting

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