Job Description

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Fitter UG, C3
Seriti, New Denmark Colliery, Mpumalanga
Internal & External
Ref no: NDC073/25GS
Closing date: 07 August 2025
The role:
Maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment used in mining operation. Ensuring equipment operates efficiently and meets safety standards.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Is responsible for safe maintenance and repair of equipment and machines in order to ensure the availability and reliability thereof
• Is responsible for engineering technical compliance
• Perform inspections and work in accordance with the Mine Standards and Procedures and the Mine Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Recording of inspections, maintenance and repairs conducted to equipment on checklists and job cards
• 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 safely achieved
• 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:

• Recognised Fitter Trade Test Certificate
• Internal Candidates

oGrade 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. N2 trade related subject will advantageous.
External Candidates
oGrade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) & Science, minimum E symbol with four N2 relevant trade related subjects as per MQA guideline

• Gas Testing Certificate
• Flameproofing Certificate
• 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 & 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, carry out given instructions and give feedback effectively
• Be able to identify faults and repair defects without supervision
• Valid K53 drivers license with own transport
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• At least 2 years post-trade experience as a Fitter
• Experience on underground production equipment, underground services equipment and infrastructure
• Safety & Risk Management Course

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 drivers 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