Fitter (Marble Hall) at Afrimat

Minimum Qualification / Experience:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Valid Fitter / Fitter and Turner Trade Certificate
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience: 3 years’ experience as Fitter
• Mining experience will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of cone crushers, jaw crushers and screens
• Excellent time management skills and team worker
• Willing to work independently, teamwork and under pressure
• Willing to work overtime when required
• First preference will be given to Ephraim Mogale Municipality candidates and surrounding areas

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited not):

• Liaise with Engineering Supervisor daily to discuss maintenance or engineering breakdowns in the plant and submit job cards
• Perform fault-finding, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical equipment. Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools as well as measuring instruments and reassemble equipment
• Must have a broad knowledge of Conveyer Belts, Gearboxes, Bearings, Pumps, Crushers and Screens
• Perform daily plant running inspections and greasing
• Monitor oil pressure, oil temperature and hydraulic pressure on cone crushers throughout the day
• Perform daily bearing temperature inspections
• Perform monthly oil sampling on gearboxes and crushers
• Perform monthly inspections on lifting equipment and report deviations to Maintenance Foreman
• Ensure sufficient lubrication on crushers, gearboxes and feeder
• Executing daily planned task maintenance which includes skirting replacement, idler changes, belt scrappers adjustments, conveyor belt alignment and tension are done efficiently as per maintenance schedules
• Installation of water dust suppression system for the plant
• Maintenance of the water system for the ablution facilities, workshop, weighbridge and admin block
• Housekeeping, safety standards and leadership
• Supervision of fitter aid and assistant
• Supervision of Fitter Aide or Assistant, mentor and train students

Closing Date: 10 October 2025