Underground Artisan Fitter — Mining Equipment Specialist

Cementation Africa; Brits; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates for the position of Artisan Fitter to be placed in Tharisa Mine. The successful candidate will report to the General Engineering Foreman and will be responsible for installations, maintenance and repairs to engineering equipment at height, underground and surface.

Minimum 5 years mining experience (underground and surface) and 5 years trade experience as a Fitter are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent.
• Certificate through a registered body (e.g., a trade cert).
• Contract of Apprenticeship signed off by employer and Department of Manpower.
• Good communication in English.
• Code EB driver’s license valid.
• First Aid certificate valid.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost containment and achieve high mean time to failure after repairs.
• Provide competent, motivated team and effective supervision.
• Ensure engineering installations are built to standards, procedures and specs.
• Maintain and repair engineering equipment per schedules and standards.
• Comply with SHEQ, company and client safety policies and procedures.

Skills

English communication

Underground work fitness

Height tolerance

Mining experience 5+ yrs

Trade experience as Fitter 5+ yrs

Education

Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent

Certificate through a registered body

Contract of Apprenticeship signed off

Job description

Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates for the position of Artisan Fitter to be placed in Tharisa Mine. The successful candidate will report to the General Engineering Foreman and will be responsible for installations, maintenance and repairs to engineering equipment at height, underground and surface.

Minimum 5 years mining experience (underground and surface) and 5 years trade experience as a Fitter are required.