Diesel Mechanic (Trackless Mobile Machinery)

This diamond mine processing plant near Gqeberha needs a trade-tested artisan who is safe, quick and thorough on breakdowns. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Help with rope inspections and shaft maintenance during scheduled stoppages
• Take part in weekend shutdowns for major overhauls
• Test and maintain flameproof electrical equipment in coal sections
• Maintain pumps, fans and compressors in shafts and on surface
• Isolate and lock out machines under the site isolation procedure

• Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits
• Willing to do standby and call-outs on a roster
• Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work
• N3 certificate or Grade 12 with maths and science
• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan, preferably on a mine

• SAP PM module experience
• Flameproof equipment training for coal mines

• Study assistance for engineering qualifications
• Tool allowance or company-issued toolbox
• Housing support in the mining town

• Your trade test certificate must show the trade and the date. Keep a certified copy ready because mines verify it.
• State your trade and the machines or equipment you know best, for example "fitter: conveyors, crushers and pumps".