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Fitter (Underground Engineering)

How2Apply Talent Network

Kuruman, Northern Cape

Full-time

Posted 46 min ago

Full-time Mining

R30 000 – R37 750/month

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Job Description

Planned maintenance, breakdowns and shutdowns: steady artisan work at the gold mine shaft complex near Kuruman. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is in Kuruman (Northern Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What your day looks like

Take part in weekend shutdowns for major overhauls
Order spares and track them through the engineering store
Carry out planned maintenance on loaders, drill rigs and utility vehicles
Guide and teach an artisan assistant on the job
Complete job cards and work orders in SAP after each task

What you need

Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work
Willing to do standby and call-outs on a roster
Able to read schematics, hydraulic circuits or wiring diagrams
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
Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits

Nice if you have

Government Certificate of Competency studies in progress
SAP PM module experience
Experience with collision avoidance systems on TMM

What you get

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

How to apply

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 plus certified ID copy.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

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