Fitter

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 30.03.2026

CLOSING DATE: 08.04.2026

DEPARTMENT & DOMAIN: BMR ENGINEERING – UTILITIES

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To perform first-line maintenance on mechanical equipment to ensure plant/operations performance is maintained within normal operating parameters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Trade Certificate in Fitting and Machining essential.
• Relevant experience in a mining/chemical environment will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of plant equipment and processes.
• Knowledge pertaining to lock-out and isolation procedures.
• Knowledge of principles of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• The ability to follow technical manuals and engineering diagrams.
• Practical and problem-solving skills.
• Medically fit for the Base Metal Refinery (BMR).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct and attend to all mechanical planned and breakdown maintenance.
• Attend to all breakdowns, daily inspections, and new installations.
• Ensure maximum plant availability through proper maintenance.
• Report abnormalities and adjust mechanical equipment operating outside of normal parameters.
• Install and maintain mechanical equipment.
• Adhere to safety and security standards.
• Perform standby duties and overtime when required.
• Promote and maintain good housekeeping in areas of responsibility.

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3. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT, THE COMPANY'S RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.
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