Artisan Aide X10 at Exxaro Resources

Job Advert Summary    

• Join Exxaro Resources as an Artisan Aide in Lephalale, located in Limpopo province.
• Embrace the opportunity to work with a leading company that values innovation, continuous learning, and operational excellence. In this permanent role within the Grootegeluk Coal business unit, assist skilled artisans in servicing, maintaining, and overhauling machinery.
• Responsibilities include conducting first-level inspections, basic fault-finding, and supporting both reactive and scheduled maintenance to ensure equipment reliability. Engage in welding, cutting, and installation tasks, all while upholding a strong commitment to health and safety standards. Demonstrate creativity, adaptability, and accountability, and contribute to a safe, efficient workplace.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 10/Standard 8 Technical qualification (Essential/Minimum)
• AET Level 4 certification (Essential/Minimum)
• Completion of one or more Skills Programs: AA Fitting, AA Diesel Mechanic, AA Plater Welder, or AA Electrical (Essential/Minimum)
• Minimum of 1-year applicable technical support experience as a Helper/Operator in a heavy industry environment
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Proficiency in conducting first-level inspections and basic fault-finding on mechanical and electrical equipment
• Capability to assist in both reactive and scheduled maintenance of equipment to ensure availability and reliability
• Ability to adhere to health and safety practices, promote good housekeeping, and rectify unsafe practices
• Skills in welding, cutting, and installation of refractory work

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Assist artisans in servicing, maintaining, and overhauling machinery and equipment.
• Conduct first-level inspections and identify deviations in mechanical and electrical equipment to prevent breakdowns or production delays.
• Support in both reactive and scheduled maintenance of primary and secondary equipment to ensure reliability and availability.
• Engage in basic fault-finding and analytical analysis to interpret information and reach decisions.
• Recondition specified components and spares for installation and test repaired equipment for functionality before handing over.
• Uphold health and safety practices? promote good housekeeping? and rectify unsafe practices in the workplace.
• Perform welding? cutting? and installation of refractory work as required.
• Communicate any unsafe practices or hazardous situations to supervisors and comply with Safety? Health? Environment? and Community (SHEC) requirements.
• Wear applicable Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at all times? ensuring a safe work environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility? innovation? and a continuous learning mindset? contributing to the achievement of business goals.

Closing Date    
2026/03/26