Fitter – Eland needed at Northam Platinum

Job description
Northam Eland Platinum Mine has an exciting opportunity for a Fitter who will be responsible to provide specialist maintenance support to the mine for the achievement of production performance levels. The incumbent is responsible to conduct planned maintenance on mining equipment and attend to breakdowns . Guided by our purpose and values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to promote ”Smart Platinum Mining ”, delivering on metals (PGMs) including platinum, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium.

Qualifications

• NQF level 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or Adult Senior Certificate) with English literacy or N2 in Engineering studies
• Completed formal Learnership programme prior to obtaining an Fitter artisan trade certificate (Sect 13 or 26 D) as recognised by the MQA

Experience

• At least Three (3) years’ experience as a Fitter in underground mining environment:
• Experience in chairlift , conveyor belts, rock breakers, fans, winches and pumping system

Key performance areas

• As our Fitter some of your responsibilities will include but not limited to: 
• Ensure that all planned maintenance scheduled are performed timeously, accurately and according to required standards and specifications
• Maintenance and installation of underground mechanical equipment
• Adherence to maintenance schedules
• Attend to breakdowns and installation/erection of machinery
• Interprets diagnostic test results on machinery accurately
• Escalation of unresolved breakdowns or unsuccessful maintenance and installations
• Adherence to document control standards and procedures

Additional requirements

• Must be willing to work shifts
• Medical Certificate of Fitness
• Valid drivers license with own transport