Maintenance Operator GR2

Anglo American; Postmasburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American seeks a Maintenance Operator Grade 2 in Postmasburg to support maintenance teams with routine upkeep, inspections and housekeeping, ensuring safe operation of site equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities include daily maintenance on plant equipment, civil works, vegetation control, tool handling and adherence to safety processes (HIRA/SLAM), with a Grade 12/N3 Technical and a valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Understand safety standards applicable to maintenance environments.
• Ability to interpret and understand detailed component drawings, blueprints, and shop manuals.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures relating to maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Follow all SHE requirements and work instructions.
• Use and maintain PPE correctly.
• Apply HIRA/Mini-HIRA/SLAM and report hazards immediately.
• Attend safety meetings as instructed to stay up-to-date on safety protocols.
• Keep allocated areas clean and apply good housekeeping practices to ensure a hazard-free environment.
• Ensure that work practices do not endanger the safety of others.
• Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments, and close-out of Safety Actions.
• Perform daily maintenance on plant equipment, civil structures, and work areas.
• Maintain stormwater channels, tar and gravel roads.
• Remove vegetation and maintain gardens, including trimming trees.
• Operate plant and support equipment safely according to instructions.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Keep tools and toolboxes clean and in good condition.
• Prepare work areas with required tools, spares, and equipment.
• Test equipment and vehicles before returning them to service.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections of vehicles, equipment, and components.
• Monitor equipment performance and report deviations or defects immediately.
• Communicate outstanding work during handover.
• Clean equipment and work areas after tasks.
• Store tools in designated areas and ensure safety signage is clean and visible.
• Assist with civil maintenance activities as instructed.
• Support supervisors and team members to achieve functional objectives.

Skills

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Equipment knowledge

Maintenance understanding

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical

Job description

Company Description

The role of the Maintenance Operator Grade 2 is to Assist maintenance teams with routine upkeep, inspections, and housekeeping activities to support the safe and efficient operation of site equipment, infrastructure, and work areas.

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.

Kumba Iron Ore

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 Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As a Maintenance Operator Gr 2, you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include:

• Follow all SHE requirements and work instructions.
  
  
  
  • Use and maintain PPE correctly.
  
  
  • Apply HIRA/Mini-HIRA/SLAM and report hazards immediately.
  
  
  • Attend safety meetings as instructed to stay up-to-date on safety protocols.
  
  
  • Keep allocated areas clean and apply good housekeeping practices to ensure a hazard-free environment.
  
  
  • Ensure that work practices do not endanger the safety of others.
  
  
  • Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments, and close-out of Safety Actions.
  
  
  
  


• Performance and Delivery


• Maintenance Execution
  
  
  
  • Perform daily maintenance on plant equipment, civil structures, and work areas.
  
  
  • Maintain stormwater channels, tar and gravel roads.
  
  
  • Remove vegetation and maintain gardens, including trimming trees.
  
  
  • Operate plant and support equipment safely according to instructions.
  
  
  
  


• Equipment & Tools
  
  
  
  • Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
  
  
  • Keep tools and toolboxes clean and in good condition.
  
  
  • Prepare work areas with required tools, spares, and equipment.
  
  
  • Test equipment and vehicles before returning them to service.
  
  
  
  


• Inspections & Reporting
  
  
  
  • Conduct pre-shift inspections of vehicles, equipment, and components.
  
  
  • Monitor equipment performance and report deviations or defects immediately.
  
  
  • Communicate outstanding work during handover.
  
  
  
  


• Work Environment
  
  
  
  • Clean equipment and work areas after tasks.
  
  
  • Store tools in designated areas and ensure safety signage is clean and visible.
  
  
  
  


• Team Support
  
  
  
  • Assist with civil maintenance activities as instructed.
  
  
  • Support supervisors and team members to achieve functional objectives.
  
  
  
  

This role is in Engineering Department at Band J6 reporting to the Supervisor Dewatering & Facilities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate / N3 Technical


• Drivers License

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.