Drill Rig Mechanic - Wessels Mine at South32

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• This role is a permanent full-time position.
• As a Drill Rig Mechanic , you will be responsible for timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that mining activities are executed in a safe manner as well as operate equipment and tests all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, interpretation of hydraulic diagrams, planned and predictive maintenance;
• Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on machines or equipment;
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment;
• Maintains a clean and safe worksite;
• Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment;
• Coordinates activities associated with trouble-shooting and repairing maintenance equipment.

ABOUT YOU:

• You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
• Minimum of 2 years’ technical experience on Underground Mining Equipment (Atlas Copco 282 rocket Boomer & Boltec 235H, Epiroc Boomer S2, Normet Scamec 2000S ).

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12;
• N2 Technical Certificate;
• Diesel Mechanic Trade Test;
• Valid driver’s license

This advertisement will close on 25 September 2025.