Underground Fitters and Millwrights - Northwest / Gauteng / Free State

AGC Mining Recruitment Pty Ltd; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking skilled Underground Fitters and Millwrights in South Africa, particularly in Northwest, Free State, and Gauteng. Candidates must have at least 5 years of underground experience, a Grade 12 certificate, and relevant trade qualifications. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, adhering to safety standards, and managing operational tasks. Market-related remuneration offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years underground Fitter experience required.
• Valid certificate of physical fitness mandatory.
• Must be able to read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Install hydro-powered equipment and manage underground stock.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Fault finding

Routine maintenance

Health and safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 Certificate

Trade papers (Section 13 or 26D)

Job description

Underground Fitters and Millwrights - Northwest / Gauteng / Free State

Job Openings Underground Fitters and Millwrights - Northwest / Gauteng / Free State

About the job Underground Fitters and Millwrights - Northwest / Gauteng / Free State

Our client based in the Free State is seeking skilled and dedicated Underground Fitters and Millwrights with at least 5 years underground experience to oversee maintenance, installation, and training on their various sites in Northwest, Free State and Gauteng.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform the job as outlined in the work order and as per the detailed task list.
• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and handle breakdowns.
• Capture history and complete the notification to the required standard.
• Confirm work order with the correct time and details to the required standard.
• Provide feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor on any tasks where there is a difference between the task instruction and the job requirements.
• Install hydro‑powered equipment and manage underground stock.
• Communicate if spares, equipment or other factors were not available for the job on the work order and to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Conduct fault finding on defective equipment where required.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety, environment, quality and housekeeping in section.
• Apply fault‑finding techniques, conduct root cause failure analysis and regular plant inspections.
• Maintain and repair mechanical parts, components and equipment.
• Comply with (Occupational Health and Safety Act) OHSA and (Mine Health and Safety Act) MHSA standards, ensure that installations comply with statutory regulations, conform to safety standards and planned maintenance system requirements.
• Attend to breakdowns effectively and safely.
• Ensure availability of spares by adhering to the rotables procedure where applicable.
• Maintain records, report issues, and coordinate training.
• Comply with Health and Safety Regulations.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Qualified with trade papers (Section 13 or 26D).
• At least 5 years of Fitter experience (Underground Mining).
• Valid certificate of physical fitness.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Be able to work shifts and call‑outs.

If you meet the above requirements, apply online.

Package & Remuneration:

Market Related.

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