Mechanical Serviceman: Plant

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 30.07.2026

CLOSING DATE: 06.08.2026

DEPARTMENT: PROCESSING

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To move minor equipment and materials safely using various lifting and rigging techniques.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 /STD 10 NQF 4 is essential

• Serviceman Certificate is essential

• 1 year experience as an Engineering Assistant is essential

• Operate a pendant controlled overhead crane is essential

• Valid Medical certificate or medically fit to obtain such a certificate

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in the workplace
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe working loads
• Perform basic fire fighting and basic first aid
• Read, interpret and produce basic engineering drawings
• Identify, inspect, use, maintain and care for engineering hand tools
• Select, use and care for engineering measuring equipment
• Inspect, use and care for manual lifting equipment and tackle
• Manufacture basic rigging hand tools
• Perform basic rigging procedures
• Identify and use steel wire ropes for rigging and fibre ropes

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Determines the lifting and moving requirements (weight and size of the object).
• Inspects rigging equipment for any defects before using it for rigging purposes.
• Splices cables according to required standards (Thimbles)and to prevent ends from fraying.
• Places and moves a load by utilising rollers.
• Re-rails rolling stock by means of jacks.
• Performs pre-use maintenance and inspection on lifting machinery and equipment.
• Directs the operation of overhead cranes.
• Lifts, turns and moves loads using manual lifting equipment and tackle.
• Manoeuvres loads using mechanical lifting equipment.
• Secures load for transportations.
• Transfers loads by means of snatching and anchoring.
• Transports and stores material and equipment.
• Applies lubrication to steel wire ropes.
• Performs routine maintenance on: Mills including all its auxiliaries, Compressors, Pumps, Crushers, Conveyors
• Implements initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improving productivity and reducing operating costs within scope and assists with the implementation thereof to contribute to the achievement of operational objectives.
• Supports and participates in change management initiatives to drive transformation and optimisation
• Builds, supports and maintains healthy diverse internal and external relations and implements remedial actions where required.
• Adheres to safety regulations and mine standards, procedures and practices and reports non-compliance.
• Performs regular inspections in area of work and report hazards to ensure environment is safety and hazard free and recommends remedial action where necessary.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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