Job Description

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

BUSINESS UNIT: Shafts

CLOSING DATE: 14 July 2026

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To supervise and assist the team in the safe and cost-effective execution of all mechanical maintenance work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 Certificate with Maths & Science is essential.
• Recognized and relevant Mechanical Trade qualification (section 26D) is essential.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience as an artisan in an underground production environment is essential.
• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.
• Valid Medical Certificate or medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate.

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in a workplace
• Identify engineering materials, their characteristics and applications and common metal tests used in engineering
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of hydraulics
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of pneumatics
• Demonstrate knowledge of Problem-Solving techniques

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Supervises mechanical maintenance activities.
• Guides and assists with daily maintenance and construction activities.
• Directs Artisans according to emergency priorities submitted by production personnel.
• Stays informed on the latest technology for application or replacement of present systems, equipment, technology and divulge the necessary information to personnel.
• Meets regularly with employees to analyse problems and maintains a healthy service and relationship between personnel and with clients.
• Reports to Section Superintendent on all activities and problem areas.
• Attends to callouts with regards to mechanical breakdowns.
• Maintains control of Monitoring workshop and stores.
• Provides adequate workshop store facility and stock levels for efficient maintenance and productivity levels.

• Counts stock for a Stock Take integrity check (check spares condition during the count).
• Designs basic mechanical components, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.

• Diagnoses and repairs faults on equipment and machinery during production/operation.
• Analyses and solves mechanical problems.
• Writes technical reports.
• Compiles feasibility and commissioning reports.

IMPORTANT: Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Company's Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

IMPORTANT Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.