Millwright - Mamatwan Mine

South32; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in South Africa is seeking a qualified Millwright for a permanent full-time position at their Mamatwan mine. The role involves attending to breakdowns, conducting equipment inspections, and executing various maintenance tasks. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a mining environment and be skilled in inspections and repairs of pumps, jaw and cone crushers, hydraulics, and electrical systems. A commitment to safety and reporting non-conformances is essential. Apply before 12 September 2025.

Benefits

Employer contribution to retirement fund

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a qualified Millwright.
• In-depth knowledge of inspection & repairs of pumps.
• Experience with Jaw and Cone Crushers.

Responsibilities

• Attend to breakdowns and conduct inspections on equipment.
• Execute maintenance work safely.
• Test and commission equipment prior to handover.

Skills

Qualified Millwright in a mining environment

Knowledge on inspection & repairs of pumps

Understanding of Jaw and Cone Crushers

Experience in working on conveyor belts

Knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic systems

Understanding of motors and control systems

Experience in fault finding

Education

Grade 12

N3 Technical Certificate

Millwright Trade Test

Valid driver’s license

Job description

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focuson responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuinedifference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT MAMATWAN

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our open-cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Millwright , you will be responsible to attend to breakdowns and to conduct inspections and execute maintenance tasks on open cast equipment .

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Conduct inspections on equipment prior to commencement of maintenance work; • Execute all maintenance work in a safe manner; • Perform Medium Voltage Switching, lockouts and make the work area safe; • Test and commission equipment prior to handover; • Identify and record all subsequent work found during the maintenance activity; • Reporting of events and non-conformances;

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a qualified Millwright in a mining environment ; • In depth knowledge on inspection & repairs of pumps ; • In depth knowledge of the workings of Jaw and Cone Crushers ; • Experience in working on conveyor belts; • In depth knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic systems. • In depth understanding of motors, control systems, and other electrical systems. • Experience fault finding and reading electrical line diagrams

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12; • N3 Technical Certificate; • Millwright Trade Test; • Valid driver’s license.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 12 September 2025