Diesel Mechanic - Kathu at Tshipi E Ntle Manganese Mining

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Monitors, maintains and repairs the diesel engines and generators on the mine to ensure continuation of effective business operations. 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Monitors, maintains and repairs the diesel engines and generators on the mine ensure continuation of effective business operations.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Financial Perspective:

• Financial effectiveness
• Considers costs and suggests cost saving ideas within the engineering function.
• Escalates risks to supervisor.
• Follows engineering standard operating procedures to prevent losses and damages.

Internal Business Process Perspective:

• Performs maintenance & repairs on diesel equipment and machinery
• Investigates, diagnoses and performs maintenance and repairs on mine equipment and machinery according to maintenance requirements and standard operating procedures.
• Performs inspections and produces reports on findings in accordance with the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Reports and repairs all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery.
• Develops, modifies, constructs and installs related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment.
• Identifies and orders spares requirements according to company procedure.

People Perspective:

• Personal Development
• Manages own performance in terms of agreed outputs.
• Identifying performance and training gaps and discussing ways of cross-skilling and upskilling.
• Works to master skills within own role to ensure personal development and performance.
• Contributes to team
• Contributes to the attainment of goals by showing teamwork.
• Values and respects team members and others within the organisation.
• Demonstrates inclusivity and values diversity.
• Shares knowledge and best practice that will benefit the team.

Customer Perspective:

• Manages relationships
• Negotiates with internal and external stakeholders to promote the business and service objectives of the company.
• Ensures that the needs of organisational stakeholders are prioritised and managed including:
• HOD’s, colleagues and employees;
• External stakeholders and transport suppliers.
• Works with management, organization officials and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities or resolve problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Matric (Grade 12)
• NQF Level 3 Red Seal trade certificate in Diesel mechanics.
• Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION/S

• NQF Level 6 Red Seal trade certificate in Diesel mechanics

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• 3 years’ experience as a diesel mechanics (specifically on Cummins diesel engines).
• Mining experience is preferential.
• Experience on earthmoving equipment (Caterpillar, JCB) as well as support equipment (Grove mobile Cranes, Manitou telescopic Boom Handlers, JCB and Cat Skid steer loaders, etc) will be advantageous

ATTRIBUTES

• Attention to detail
• Meticulous in work execution
• Zero tolerance for errors
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Assertive

COMPETENCIES

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to work well within a team
• Continuous improvement abilities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliable

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

Financial Perspective:

• Financial effectiveness
• Considers costs and suggests cost saving ideas within the engineering function.
• Escalates risks to supervisor.
• Follows engineering standard operating procedures to prevent losses and damages.

Internal Business Process Perspective:

• Performs maintenance & repairs on diesel equipment and machinery
• Investigates, diagnoses and performs maintenance and repairs on mine equipment and machinery according to maintenance requirements and standard operating procedures.
• Performs inspections and produces reports on findings in accordance with the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Reports and repairs all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery.
• Develops, modifies, constructs and installs related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment.
• Identifies and orders spares requirements according to company procedure.

People Perspective:

• Personal Development
• Manages own performance in terms of agreed outputs.
• Identifying performance and training gaps and discussing ways of cross-skilling and upskilling.
• Works to master skills within own role to ensure personal development and performance.
• Contributes to team
• Contributes to the attainment of goals by showing teamwork.
• Values and respects team members and others within the organisation.
• Demonstrates inclusivity and values diversity.
• Shares knowledge and best practice that will benefit the team.

Customer Perspective:

• Manages relationships
• Negotiates with internal and external stakeholders to promote the business and service objectives of the company.
• Ensures that the needs of organisational stakeholders are prioritised and managed including:
• HOD’s, colleagues and employees;
• External stakeholders and transport suppliers.
• Works with management, organization officials and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities or resolve problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Matric (Grade 12)
• NQF Level 3 Red Seal trade certificate in Diesel mechanics.
• Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION/S

• NQF Level 6 Red Seal trade certificate in Diesel mechanics

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• 3 years’ experience as a diesel mechanics (specifically on Cummins diesel engines).
• Mining experience is preferential.
• Experience on earthmoving equipment (Caterpillar, JCB) as well as support equipment (Grove mobile Cranes, Manitou telescopic Boom Handlers, JCB and Cat Skid steer loaders, etc) will be advantageous

ATTRIBUTES

• Attention to detail
• Meticulous in work execution
• Zero tolerance for errors
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Assertive

COMPETENCIES

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to work well within a team
• Continuous improvement abilities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliable