Underground Engineering Assistant – 1-Year Contract

Valterra Platinum Limited

Thabazimbi

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Valterra Platinum is seeking a Fixed Term Engineering Assistant (UG) at Tumela Mine, Thabazimbi, South Africa. You will assist the Foreman/Artisan, providing engineering services and supporting maintenance and installation of equipment to achieve production targets.

Roles include material control, loading and dispatching to sites, tool readiness, and ensuring safe, two-way communication within the team. Underground mining experience is advantageous; Grade 12 Math/Science required; Artisan Trade

Qualifications

Grade 12 Math and Science required.
Artisan Trade certificate will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

Material & workshop machinery & equipment control.
Loading, dispatching material & equipment to work sites.
Provides assistance to all trades (Artisans) with activities within and without the team.
Ensure that all required tools, material and spares are available to perform tasks.
Communication to artisans any unexpected problems.
Effective two-way communication with team members.
Help operational employees to maintain equipment in area of responsibility.
Accompany artisan when inspecting and completing tasks.
Promote safety awareness by reminding team members to follow work procedures and identifying unsafe work practices.
Report any safety related issues to the artisan or full-time safety rep.