Purpose of Job

To monitor and control assigned machinery to ensure safe and reliable operations. To troubleshoot and diagnose equipment for emergency repairs and carry out preventive maintenance routines to ensure business continuity.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

Proven competence in pre-identified areas per discipline of the plant/mine/equipment/systems 
Understand and use the plant maintenance documentation system 
Understand planning work management system 
Relevant plant/mine specific/basic process knowledge (defined per discipline) 
Compliance of Safety Management Systems e.g. IMS, MBO, etc. 
Able to apply emergency procedures 
Read, interpret, and implement task risk assessment 
Hazard identification/task risk assessments 
Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments 
Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines 
Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress 
Participates in root cause analyses, and provides feedback to RCA teams 
Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety 
Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures 
Share knowledge with junior artisans in known environment/context 
Participates in quarterly performance appraisal with group leader to improve personal development 
Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval 
Lead by example (walks the talk) 
Assists with the development of works instructions to develop a higher level of staff competency 
Take the lead in team efforts/tasks 
Able to act as group leader (if appropriate to career path) 
Contribute to overall maintenance strategy and direction 
Mentor learners/artisans informally 
Conducts My IMS (physical inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability) 
Work effectively in a team 
Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability 
Provides adequate feedback to group leader or planning officer on work progress 
Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/ upgrades and critical spares are replaced 
Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety

Formal Education

Grade 12/ N3 with Mathematics, English & Physical science
Instrument Mechanician Trade Certificate 

Min Experience

Experience: 3+ relevant years