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Fitter (Underground Engineering) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Tembisa, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 5 hours ago

Full-time Mining

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Job Description

You'll keep machines, conveyors and shafts running at the iron ore mine maintenance workshop near Tembisa. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

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

The work, day to day

Fault-find hydraulic, electrical and engine faults on trackless machines
Order spares and track them through the engineering store
Help with rope inspections and shaft maintenance during scheduled stoppages
Test and maintain flameproof electrical equipment in coal sections
Complete job cards and work orders in SAP after each task
Repair and align conveyor belt drives, pulleys and idlers

Must-haves

N3 certificate or Grade 12 with maths and science
Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work
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
Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits

Nice if you have

Flameproof equipment training for coal mines
Government Certificate of Competency studies in progress

What you get

Study assistance for engineering qualifications
Tool allowance or company-issued toolbox
Artisan allowance on top of basic pay

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Tembisa really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: employment references showing artisan work plus trade test certificate and N-certificates.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Tembisa.

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

How to stand out

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".