Job Description

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 07 July 2026

CLOSING DATE: 16 July 2026

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

DOMAIN: Concentrator

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To be responsible for all mechanical work in the identified area of responsibility and to ensure proper maintenance and reliability of plant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 /STD 10 (NQF 4) with Mathematics & Science / N3 trade related subjects is essential (External)
• Grade 12 /STD 10 (NQF 4) / with Mathematics & Science N3 trade related subjects Distinct Advantage (Internal)
• Relevant Trade qualification (Section 13 or Section 26D) with proof of recognized completed apprenticeship contract (completed by means of effluxion of time) is essential
• 3 years' experience working on Concentrator Plant OR 5 years' experience working in underground mining operations OR 5 years' experience working in a Smelting environment is essential
• Solid working experience in a PGM or similar Metallurgical Concentrator Plant, including maintenance, fault finding, and repair of the following equipment
• Ball mill, cone crusher, jaw crusher, Conveyor belts, screens, silos & chutes, Flotation cells and associated systems, Larox filters, thickeners, Slurry pumps, tailings disposal pumps, froth pumps, water reticulation.
• Experience in hydraulic and mechanical fault finding, maintenance planning, and preventative maintenance practices
• Valid driver's license and own transport is essential
• Must be medically fit to work in a mining environment and able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

COMPETENCIES:

• Must be willing to perform standby duties as and when required
• Must have ability to maintain high standard of work
• Must be self-driven and highly motivated
• Experience in acting as Foreman or Second-in-Charge will be an added advantage

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS:

The successful candidate is responsible for:

• General maintenance and running of conveyor belts, pumps, ball mill, floatation, crusher, thickeners, vibrating screens, hydraulic trouble shooting and repairs, tailings and water reticulation infrastructure.
• Pump maintenance and rebuild, including strip-down, inspection, fault diagnosis and reassembly
• Ensure minimum spares of equipment 's are available.
• Perform inspections and ensure good housekeeping in his area of responsibility.
• Identify new opportunities to improve overall equipment availability of the section.
• Enforce compliance with the MHS Act and regulations on this section.
• Ensure that subordinates adhere to all company standards, safe work procedures and compliance with safety

1. APPLICATIONS (CV, COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ID IN ONE DOCUMENT) YOUR MANAGER / SUPERVISOR MUST BE AWARE OF YOUR APPLICATION.
2. SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS - MARULA PLATINUM LTD RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
3. IN THE EVENT THAT YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
4. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT, THE COMPANY’S RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.
5. MARULA PLATINUM LIMITED COMPLIES WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN A LAWFUL, LEGITIMATE, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU GIVE YOUR EXPRESS & INFORMED CONSENT TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES.