Maintenance Operator GR1

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Postmasburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American in South Africa's Northern Cape invites applications for a Maintenance Operator Gr 1. The role supports artisans by replacing, installing, repairing and maintaining dewatering pumps and related piping in the dewatering section, following safety and maintenance standards.

You will participate in safety meetings, keep work areas clean, report defects promptly, and assist with pump and pipe installations to ensure reliability and uptime.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/N3 Technical or equivalent.
• SA Drivers Licence required or essential.
• 1–2 years maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to housekeeping practices to maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Use and maintain PPE according to safety regulations and standards.
• Perform work following SHE safety, health and environment standards.

Skills

Maintenance procedures

PPE compliance

Safety awareness

Read blueprints

Education

Grade 12/N3 Technical

SA Drivers Licence

1–2 years maintenance experience

Job description

The role of the Maintenance Operator Gr 1, is to Assist the artisan by safely replacing, installing, repairing, and maintaining various machinery and equipment relevant to the quartery screening mechanical section, according to maintenance standards and practices.

By looking after our assets, you’ll become an asset too.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As a Maintenance Operator Gr 1,you willprovideservices as required and your responsibilities will include:

• Adhere to housekeeping practices to maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) according to safety regulations.
• Perform all work following SHE safety, health, and environment standards.
• Read, sign off, and adhere to all appropriate work instructions and standards.
• Attend safety meetings as instructed to stay current on safety protocols.
• Keep your allocated area clean and apply good housekeeping practices to ensure a hazard-free environment.
• Take all necessary safety precautions when working on production equipment.
• Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments, and close-out of Safety Actions.
• Maintenance of Dewatering Pumps
• Continuously inspect equipment and report any identified defects promptly to prevent breakdowns, damage, injuries, and production delays.
• Inform the supervisor of any defective pumps and the time required to complete the work.
• Prepare the work area with the necessary pumps & pipes.
• Complete the job within the specified time.
• Identify and report components causing excessive downtime to the Supervisor Mining Dispatch / Mikom.
• Maintain all pumps.
• Assist the Dewatering team with:
• monitoring the dewatering pumps.
• installing or removing of pumps.
• The Work: Key Outputs and Accountabilities
• maintaining of the pumps,
• refuelling of the pumps.
• Install, remove and repair HDPE pipes.
• Prepare and oversee the digging of pumps or trenches.
• Assist with maintenance (Hook slings, cutting pipes, loosed & tighten bolts, connect pipes and pumps).
• Assist the Dewatering team with effective maintenance of pumps and pipes to ensure optimal utilisation and availability.
• Assist the Dewatering Coordinator according to own level/area of competence and follow company policies when instructed or during the responsible person's absence to ensure the achievement of functional objectives.
• Clean the equipment and work area after each maintenance job.
• Perform cleaning activities beyond the allocated area.
• Ensure all safety signs are installed and pumps are dewatered.
• Clean the unused pumps.

This role is inMining (MIN) Department ata Band J5 reporting toSupervisor Dewatering & Facilities

Qualifications

• Grade 12/N3 Technical
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrated understanding of maintenance procedures, company processes, and policies, gained through 1–2 years of experience.
• Understand safety standards applicable to maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of vehicle/equipment components and functionality.
• Ability to interpret and understand detailed component drawings, blueprints, and shop manuals.
• Understand manufacturer standards in a maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures relating to maintenance work.

Additional Information

Who We Are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet, that means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

What We Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.