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Diesel Mechanic (Trackless Mobile Machinery)

How2Apply Talent Network

Kuruman, Northern Cape

Contract

Posted 3 hours ago

Contract Mining

R31 500 – R38 500/month

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Job Description

Planned maintenance, breakdowns and shutdowns: steady artisan work at the coal mine engineering workshop near Kuruman. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The work is in Kuruman, Northern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

Take part in weekend shutdowns for major overhauls
Fault-find hydraulic, electrical and engine faults on trackless machines
Order spares and track them through the engineering store
Maintain pumps, fans and compressors in shafts and on surface
Repair and align conveyor belt drives, pulleys and idlers
Guide and teach an artisan assistant on the job

Must-haves

Able to read schematics, hydraulic circuits or wiring diagrams
Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits
N3 certificate or Grade 12 with maths and science
Trade test certificate in your trade (diesel mechanic, fitter, electrician, boilermaker, instrumentation or rigger)
At least 2 years as a qualified artisan, preferably on a mine
Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work

Extra points for

Experience with collision avoidance systems on TMM
SAP PM module experience

On offer

Study assistance for engineering qualifications
Artisan allowance on top of basic pay
Housing support in the mining town
Tool allowance or company-issued toolbox

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Kuruman really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): employment references showing artisan work, certified ID copy plus trade test certificate and N-certificates.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kuruman; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Your trade test certificate must show the trade and the date. Keep a certified copy ready because mines verify it.
Mention underground or flameproof experience clearly. It separates mine-ready artisans from factory artisans.