MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric certificate/ equivalent
• Section 13 Trade Test or section 26D as a qualified fitter.
• At least 3 years’ s underground shaft equipping / sinking experience
• Competent B is advantageous.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Medically fit to work underground

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Equipment installation, repair, and maintenance in shaft infrastructure
• Workshop procedures, installation and maintenance
• Legal requirements as per Mine Health and Safety Act with regards to winding plant
• Installation and maintenance of machinery including HT switchgear
• Maintenance of quality engineering standards
• Working knowledge of the Mine, Health & Safety Act and Regulations

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report on all incidents and accidents
• Risk assessments must be carried out for each task
• Ensure tools and equipment are sufficient, in good condition and safe to use.
• All legal inspections must be carried out according to the time intervals and true reports are recorded in the record book
• Report and act on all unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
• Be responsible for his/her sub-ordinates, maintenance schedule is to be adhered to.
• The individual is responsible for carrying out the planned maintenance as per the maintenance schedule
• Ensure that all the spares and tools are available for the service
• Ensure that the housekeeping in the workshop/working area is adequate to carry out maintenance work.