Fitter (Underground Engineering)

Planned maintenance, breakdowns and shutdowns: steady artisan work at the coal mine engineering workshop near Secunda. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Secunda. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Guide and teach an artisan assistant on the job
• Maintain pumps, fans and compressors in shafts and on surface
• Complete job cards and work orders in SAP after each task
• Repair and align conveyor belt drives, pulleys and idlers
• Take part in weekend shutdowns for major overhauls
• Test and maintain flameproof electrical equipment in coal sections

• Trade test certificate in your trade (diesel mechanic, fitter, electrician, boilermaker, instrumentation or rigger)
• Able to read schematics, hydraulic circuits or wiring diagrams
• Willing to do standby and call-outs on a roster
• N3 certificate or Grade 12 with maths and science
• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan, preferably on a mine
• Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits

• Government Certificate of Competency studies in progress
• SAP PM module experience

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

• Mention underground or flameproof experience clearly. It separates mine-ready artisans from factory artisans.
• State your trade and the machines or equipment you know best, for example "fitter: conveyors, crushers and pumps".