Job Description

Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Artisan Fitter to be placed in Venetia. The successful candidate will report to the General Engineering Foreman. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.
Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Cost containment, high mean time to failure after repairs
• Competent, motivated, disciplined and positive team
• Effective self and team supervision in alignment with Cementation Africa values and leadership initiatives
• Effective stakeholder engagement
• Engineering installations are constructed according to agreed standards, procedures and specifications
• Engineering equipment is maintained according to agreed standards, procedures and schedules
• Engineering equipment is repaired according to agreed standards, procedures and schedules
• Compliance with SHEQ, Cementaion Africa and client standards, policies, procedures and safety protocols

Minimum requirements
Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF4)
• Section 26 Fitter Trade Certificate / MIETTB (Mining Industry Engineering Trades Training Board)
• Trade Certificate through a registered body, e.g.:

(i) Olifantsfontein, pre 1994
(ii) ESTC (Engineering Skills Training Centre) James Park
(iii)GFA (Goldfields Training Academy)

• Contract of Apprenticeship signed off by employer and Department of Manpower
• Valid Medical certificate of Fitness
• Valid First aid Certificate and valid Code EB driver's license
• Analytical with attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and fault-finding from drawings
• Hazard identification, planning and organising skills

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• 5 year's mining industry experience (underground and surface)
• 5 year's trade experience as a Fitter
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, conveyors and inspections [Advanced preferred]
• OEM training on specific machines

All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.
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• Murray & Roberts reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
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• If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.