Maintenance Artisan Diesel Mechanic (Middelburg) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To safely perform preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel powered vehicles and plant machinery while ensuring equipment availability

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk
• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate and report SHEQ status and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Complete a breakdown work order on SAP
• Create notifications on SAP, new or subsequent
• Service, maintenance and troubleshooting of heavy mobile equipment and repairs to engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems
• Immediate attention to breakdowns
• Conduct scheduled maintenance on Surface Mobile Equipment (SME)
• Provide feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor on any task where there is a difference between the task instruction and the job requirements
• Declaring SME safe to operate after repair or maintenance work
• Applying fault finding techniques on SME
• Handle loads by means of an overhead crane
• Conducting housekeeping where needed
• Assist with training subordinates
• Any other relevant tasks required

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12/N3 (external candidates)
• N3 that is equivalent to a Grade 12/ Matric (4x Technical subjects or 4x Business subjects and 2x Language subjects) (internal candidates only)
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic Trade Test
• 3 years’ relevant experience gained in a heavy industrial environment from date of obtaining trade test
• Valid Driver’s License (minimum B/Code 8)

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Computer Literacy (MS-Office)
• Computerised Maintenance Management System/ SAP Systems experience

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to team Success

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Office
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, Chromedoc and SAP)

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of servicing and maintaining big brand yellow machines e.g. CAT, Bell, Komatsu etc.
• Demonstrate an understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems

Working Conditions:

• Overtime
• Perform standby
• Work shifts as and when required  

Closing Date: 4 November 2026