Fitter (Underground Engineering)

Planned maintenance, breakdowns and shutdowns: steady artisan work at the gold mine shaft complex near Lephalale. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Lephalale. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Repair and align conveyor belt drives, pulleys and idlers
• Take part in weekend shutdowns for major overhauls
• Help with rope inspections and shaft maintenance during scheduled stoppages
• Complete job cards and work orders in SAP after each task
• Fault-find hydraulic, electrical and engine faults on trackless machines

• Trade test certificate in your trade (diesel mechanic, fitter, electrician, boilermaker, instrumentation or rigger)
• Willing to do standby and call-outs on a roster
• Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work
• Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits
• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan, preferably on a mine

• Experience with collision avoidance systems on TMM
• Government Certificate of Competency studies in progress

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

• 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.