Diesel Mechanic UG, C3, NDC014/25GS

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Ref no: NDC014/25GS

Closing date: 14 February 2025

The role:

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that mining activities are executed in a safe manner as well as operate equipment and tests all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.     

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Is responsible for daily maintenance, inspections, major services and repairs to diesel mining earth moving and support equipment

• Is responsible for engineering technical compliance
• Keep record of inspections, maintenance and repairs conducted to equipment on checklists and job cards
• Identifying, ordering and sorting of spares for machines
• Be able to identify faults and repair defects without supervision
• Maintain good housekeeping in the area of responsibility
• Ensuring that all planning and productivity requirements are achieved
• Perform inspections and work in accordance with the Mine Standards and Procedures and the Mine Health and Safety Act and regulations

• Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments (RA) in order to perform in a safe and controlled manner
• Must be prepared to work shifts, overtime and standby duties

Requirements:

• Recognized Diesel Mechanic Trade Test Certificate

        Internal Candidates

• Grade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) & Science, minimum E symbol with relevant two N2 Trade related subjects as per MQA guideline or N2 with four relevant trade related subjects as per MQA guideline

        External Candidates

• Grade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) & Science, minimum E symbol with four N2 relevant trade related subjects as per MQA guideline
• Have sound knowledge of MHSA, safety systems and a high regard for safety, regulations, and standards
• Proven excellent safety record
• Display good understanding of equipment and tools and uses thereof
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Be able to cope effectively with pressure in a production environment, be innovative and a self-starter
• Be able to work in a team
• Be able to identify faults and repair defects without supervision
• Valid K53 driver’s license with own transport
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Gas Testing and Flameproofing Certificate
• Experience in Caterpillar engine and ADE engine underground EME equipment
• Interpretation and understanding of detailed component drawing, blueprints and shop manuals
• Computer literacy in MS Office and 1 SAP experience
• Valid Code 10 Drivers license

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only