TM3 Foreman

EXCELLENCE IN PGM's; Burgersfort; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

MARULA PLATINUM LIMITED is seeking a TM3 Artisan Supervisor to oversee maintenance and repair of trackless mobile machinery in the underground environment. The role requires 3–5 years of artisan experience on trackless equipment, diesel mechanics certification, and strong skills in hydraulics and ISO drawings.

Responsibilities include planning major maintenance, issuing work orders, and mentoring staff while enforcing safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• N3 plus a recognized Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate is essential.
• Computer literacy (MS Office) is essential.
• 3-5 years experience as an artisan on underground trackless mobile machinery is essential.
• Hydraulics experience would be considered an advantage.
• Competent to construct and interpret ISO schematic engineering drawings.
• Must maintain a high standard of work and have good organizing and delegate skills.
• Must be prepared to work overtime and standby.
• Valid Medical Certificate, or medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining control of Engineering workshops and trackless mobile machinery,
• Attending to callouts with regards to breakdowns
• Conducting on-the-job training and coaching
• Planning and co-ordinate daily, major maintenance and breakdowns of the section
• Issuing of work orders to artisan and attending to all departmental meetings
• Responsible for all department spares and consumable stock control
• Involvement in project work (belt extensions, pipe installation & continuous improvement work
• Enforce compliance with the MHSAct and regulations on my department
• Ensuring that subordinates adhere to all company standards, safe work procedures and compliance to safety.
• Creating and follow up on department purchase requisition orders and also managing departmental costs
• Meeting with suppliers on issues concerning spares, projects & service which is to be done in the mine
• Attending relevant meetings and enforcing discipline in my department
• Identifying new opportunities to improve overall equipment availability and stability of the section
• PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT, THE COMPANY’S RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.
• MARULA PLATINUM LIMITED COMPLIES WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN A LAWFUL, LEGITIMATE, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU GIVE YOUR EXPRESS & INFORMED CONSENT TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES.

Skills

Hydraulics experience

ISO schematic drawings

MS Office

Education

N3 plus Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:To supervise TM3 Artisans in the maintenance and repair of trackless mobile machinery inclusive of legal mandatory compliance tests to ensure safe and up-to standard machines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• N3 plus a recognized Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate is essential
• Computer literacy (MS Office package) is essential
• Acting role as TM3 Foreman would be considered an advantage
• 3-5 years experience as an artisan on underground trackless mobile machinery is essential
• Hydraulics experience would be considered an advantage
• Competent to construct and interpret ISO schematic engineering drawings
• Must maintain a high standard of work and have good organizing and delegate skills
• Must be prepared to work overtime and standby
• Valid Medical Certificate, or medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate is responsible for:

• Maintaining control of Engineering workshops and trackless mobile machinery,
• Attending to callouts with regards to breakdowns
• Conducting on-the-job training and coaching
• Planning and co-ordinate daily, major maintenance and breakdowns of the section
• Issuing of work orders to artisan and attending to all departmental meetings
• Responsible for all department spares and consumable stock control
• Involvement in project work (belt extensions, pipe installation & continuous improvement work
• Enforce compliance with the MHSAct and regulations on my department
• Ensuring that subordinates adhere to all company standards, safe work procedures and compliance to safety.
• Creating and follow up on department purchase requisition orders and also managing departmental costs
• Meeting with suppliers on issues concerning spares, projects & service which is to be done in the mine
• Attending relevant meetings and enforcing discipline in my department
• Identifying new opportunities to improve overall equipment availability and stability of the section
• PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT, THE COMPANY’S RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.
• MARULA PLATINUM LIMITED COMPLIES WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN A LAWFUL, LEGITIMATE, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU GIVE YOUR EXPRESS & INFORMED CONSENT TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES.