Carpenter

Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for Carpenter. The purpose of this role is to maintain and fabricate new components creatively, timely and within budgetary limits.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As Carpenter your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Adhere to all health and safety practices and requirements.

Building Maintenance:

• Maintain carpentry components on buildings, etc., using the appropriate tools and repair methodologies to ensure longevity and meet customer demands.
• Test all work done for functionality to ensure standards are met, high customer satisfaction, and quality of workmanship.

Tool and Equipment Fabrication:

• Fabricate tools and equipment according to WIs or job cards using appropriate tools and repair methodologies while adhering to timelines and budgetary requirements.

Tool and Equipment Maintenance:

• Service and maintain tools and equipment as required, using relevant job cards to achieve optimal functionality within the section and maintain cost-effectiveness.
• Read equipment instructions and drawings to enable proper servicing and functioning and mark all pieces and equipment when working and when completed to alleviate technical queries.
• Execute work according to Operating Model standards and procedures.

Complete job cards thoroughly and return them on time.

• Keep all toolboxes and tools in clean and sound condition.
• Evaluate installations and commission infrastructure and ensure post-installation work is functional and meets specifications within deadlines and budget requirements.

Assistance and Practices:

• Assist supervisor and co-workers when required within company policies, procedures, and guidelines to enhance teamwork objectives.
• Provide proactive advice on all carpentry-related matters and tactics to concerned parties, aligned with best practices and within agreed-upon timeframes, to avoid possible problems and uplift the competence base.

This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) Plant department on a Band J4 (C1/C2) level reporting to the Supervisor Civil Services A.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/N3 Technical (NQF3)
• Trade Certificate as a Carpenter
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 2-3 years of relevant carpentry operational experience.
• Safety standards.
• Relevant Policies and Procedures.

Additional Information

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.