Diesel Mechanic - Underground Gold Mining

Minimum Qualifications Criteria.

· Grade 12 (NQF level 4) or Equivalent

· 5 Years experience working within TMM environment, with 3 years being at an underground mine, performing maintenance work on trackless mobile machinery specifically (Drill rigs, Dump trucks and LHDs).

· Previous work on TMM MAKE such Aard, Fermel, GHH, Atlas, GMG, Sandvik, Bird Machines is an advantage.

Additional Criteria

· Mechanical Aptitude – ability to apply the fundamentals of basic automotive repair and maintenance technology and to recognize and respond to typical and maintenance defects.

· Ability to read and interpret hydraulic circuits.

· Ability to prioritize – The ability to place issues, tasks and objectives in order in terms of their relative importance.

Responsibilities and duties

· 100% compliance with Mine Health & Safety Act, COPs, SOPs, and company SHE policies.

· All hazards and risks identified, reported, and controlled timeously

· Planned maintenance tasks completed as per maintenance schedule (%).

· Completion of job cards, service sheets, hand-over reports. Lock-out and isolation procedures applied 100% of the time

· Repairs conducted according to OEM and workshop standards

· Systems tested and signed off post-repair

· Work done is recorded in machine history book/file.

· Lubrication, inspections, and service checklists completed correctly

The successful candidate will be appointed on the condition of being certified medically fit as per the Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996.

Applicants must be prepared to undergo certain job-related assessments, if required as part of the selection process.

Criminal and reference checks will be required by the Company

Designated groups and applicants from the local community will receive preference.

Pay: R35 000,00 - R45 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Barberton, Mpumalanga: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Diesel Mechanic work in an UNDERGROUND environment: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person