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Instrumentation Mechanician (Processing Plant)

How2Apply Talent Network

Lephalale, Limpopo

Contract

Posted 1 hour ago

Contract Mining

R30 000 – R38 750/month

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Job Description

This diamond mine processing plant near Lephalale needs a trade-tested artisan who is safe, quick and thorough on breakdowns. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll be based at a diamond mine processing plant in Lephalale. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

The work, day to day

Help with rope inspections and shaft maintenance during scheduled stoppages
Repair and align conveyor belt drives, pulleys and idlers
Maintain pumps, fans and compressors in shafts and on surface
Take part in weekend shutdowns for major overhauls
Isolate and lock out machines under the site isolation procedure
Guide and teach an artisan assistant on the job
Carry out planned maintenance on loaders, drill rigs and utility vehicles

What you need

Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits
Trade test certificate in your trade (diesel mechanic, fitter, electrician, boilermaker, instrumentation or rigger)
Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work
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

What you get

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

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: trade test certificate and N-certificates plus employment references showing artisan work.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

Tips to get shortlisted

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".