Charge Hand at Wesizwe Platinum Ltd

Role Description
The role is responsible for assisting the TMM Foreman on day to day running of the section, preventative legal maintenance of TMMs, procure and avail required TMM spares and supervision of TMM crews /artisans. The role reports to the TMM Foreman.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or N3 in the relevant field
• Relevant Trade Certificate through a recognised institution and apprenticeship in one of the following trades (Auto Electrician/ Diesel Mechanic/ Fitter and/or Electrician)
• Minimum of 4 years’ post qualification experience is essential, of which 3 years should be in an underground Trackless mining environment.
• Law and standard/legal liability will be advantageous

Job Requirements

• Provide subject matter expertise and skills in the area of responsibility; advising on solutions to enhance or ensure the effectiveness of the department/section.
• Co-ordinate maintenance and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production targets.
• Responsible to perform preventative maintenance and scheduled legal inspections on equipment and machinery.
• Co-ordinate or support the implementation of the operational requirements of the mine's environmental policy and procedure.
• Responsible to minimize down-time and evaluate risk (i.e., Root Cause Analysis) in the area of responsibility.
• Execute and approve administrative tasks, including applicable systems (e.g., Modern Flow, ESS, X-Time).
• Responsible to ensure spares availability as per the area of responsibility.
• Perform standby duties and attend to breakdowns.
• Comply with requirements of various protocols at Department and company level.
• Responsible for investigating opportunities for improvement and developing, implementing, and controlling action plans to realize the improvements.
• Oversee or facilitate the selection and utilization of technical support services and logistics to optimize operational processes.
• Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimize production delays.
• Responsible to oversee the testing of relevant systems and equipment in the area of responsibility.
• Responsible to prioritize activities that are aligned to the requirements of other departments.
• Determine schedules, assign work, and manage the performance of assigned personnel to ensure the achievement of production targets.
• Ensure the standard of maintenance work is achieved and preventing repeatable failures.

Skills Required

• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Sound planning, leading, and organizational abilities
• Have knowledge to identify and prioritize critical tasks to be executed during planned shutdowns
• Have knowledge and skill in reading and interpreting technical diagrams, manuals, and drawings
• Sound Decision Making Skills
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Trackless Mining machinery and trackless mining best practices
• Underground mining practices and related operations environment
• Safety, Health, and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Understanding of the mechanized development cycle
• Respond and attend to breakdowns timeously and effectively to ensure minimum downtime and production losses
• Knowledge of Mining systems