Millwright - Mamatwan Mine

SOUTH32 Limited; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining operations company in Hotazel is seeking a qualified Millwright to handle breakdowns and conduct maintenance on open cast equipment. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in a mining environment, with strong knowledge of pumps, crushers, and hydraulic systems. This is a permanent full-time position offering a comprehensive benefits package including retirement contributions and support for further studies.

Benefits

Employer contribution towards the retirement fund

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a qualified Millwright in a mining environment.
• In-depth knowledge on inspection & repairs of pumps.
• Experience in working on conveyor belts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on equipment prior to commencement of maintenance work.
• Execute all maintenance work in a safe manner.
• Report events and non-conformances.

Skills

Maintenance and repair of equipment

Fault finding

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical systems understanding

Education

N3 Technical Certificate

Job description

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Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

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:

• N3 Technical Certificate;

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