Job Description

VACANCY NOTIFICATION

Position: Mobile Equipment Operator (Crane Operator)

Location: Tshipi xc3xa9 Ntle Manganese Mining, Kathu, Northern Cape

VACANY STATUS

PUBLISHED DATE

30 August 2023

CLOSING DATE

08 September 2023

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Mobile Equipment Operator (Crane Operator)

PATTERSON GRADING

B LOWER

REPORTING TO

Mechanical Foreman

DIRECT REPORTS

N/A

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Operates Grove 55- and 60-ton mobile cranes, as well as telescopic boom handler, cherry picker and other equipment to ensure optimum execution of maintenance activities, business objectives and customer requirements. Ensures that all equipment is always in safe and effective working order.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Financial Perspective:

Financial effectiveness

1. Considers costs and suggests cost saving ideas.

2. Escalates risks to responsible foreman.

3. Follows standard operating procedures to prevent losses and damages.

Internal Business Process Perspective:

Operates and maintains mobile equipment.

1. Operates mobile lifting machines in a safe and effective manner to ensure optimum execution of maintenance activities.

2. Adheres to mine policies and procedures and follows supervisor instructions.

3. Escalates issues and problems where necessary to ensure:

- Employee/ contractor safety;

- Prevention of loss or damage to equipment and machinery.

4. Operates mobile equipment and machinery safely and responsibly according to standard operating procedures.

People Perspective:

Personal Development

1. Manages own performance in terms of agreed outputs.

2. Identifying performance and training gaps and discussing ways of cross-skilling and upskilling.

3. Works to master skills within own role to ensure personal development and performance.

Contributes to team

1. Contributes to the attainment of goals by showing teamwork.

2. Values and respects team members and others within the organisation.

3. Demonstrates inclusivity and values diversity.

4. Shares knowledge and best practice that will benefit the team.

Customer Perspective:

Manages relationships

1. Ensures that the needs of organisational stakeholders are prioritised and managed including:

Colleagues and employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Grade 12
• Valid driverxe2x80x99s license
• Valid Mobile Crane Certificate
• Relevant Mobile Crane Operator experience.
• Valid telescopic boom handler certificate, Crane mounted crane certificate and cherry picker certificate as well as well as the relevant experience in the will be an advantage.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Up to 3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience operating mobile crane.
• Constantly works towards continued improvement.
• Communication skills.

• Good team-worker.
• Ability to work independently.

ATTRIBUTES

• Attention to detail.
• Punctual.
• Zero tolerance for errors.

• Communication skills.
• Sense of urgency

COMPETENCIES

• Reliable
• Responsible

• Independence
• Punctuality

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the key requirements of the job must apply via the Tshipi website: , click on Opportunities, click on the relevant vacancy and apply, on or before 08 September 2023.

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Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining