Job Description

Introduction

This position will be based at the Gamsberg site close to Aggeneys in the Northern Cape.

Description

The purpose of this position is to diagnose and maintain machinery and equipment according to technical specification and sound engineering practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to maintenance requirements, standards and specifications
Perform daily inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, operational and Company standards, and to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Supervisor
Develop, modify, construct and install all types of trade related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment
Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion
Continuously monitor equipment failure and efficiency to improve trade specific equipment and systems
Consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affect production
Support the achievement of engineering availability and production performance levels
Ensure that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the maintenance of the planned/asset maintenance system

Qualification Requirement

Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED qualifications such as the N3 Certificate
Valid section 13 Trade Test / Section 26(D) Certificate required
Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
Own transport to attend to call outs

Experience and Skills Requirements