Current Vacancies at Afrimat

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• N3 relevant to Trade
• Red Seal Trade Test Certificate (Boilermaker)
• Valid RSA driver’s license
• Experience in Boilermaking with various disciplines is advantageous such as fitting and electrical
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Must have good leadership qualities
• Be able to work under pressure, independently and in a team
• Must be plant maintenance and fabrication orientated with at least five years’ experience
• Knowledge of Maintenance Management Methods
• Experience in mining and/or heavy machinery and facilities involving complex production processes
• Medically fit in terms of the Mine Health & Safety Act

Duties and Responsibilities (Includes but is not limited to):

• Planning and executing work in a workshop environment
• Ensuring safe work practices and compliance with all SHE & MHS legislation
• Report faulty equipment and unsafe conditions
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• To ensure that Safety rules and procedures are adhered to, according to the rules and regulations of the workshop and mine
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools as well as measuring instruments and reassemble equipment
• Perform other maintenance actions, following checklists
• Assemble, install and/or repair, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment
• Must be able to work in a workshop and plant environment
• Must be available on standby

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Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 (Matric) / least N3 in Mechanical Studies
• Trade Test Certificate in Boiler-making
• ±3 years on the job experience
• Knowledge of safety standards and relevant sections of OHSA of 1993
• Knowledge of different fabrication techniques for different alloys
• Knowledge of RCA, especially identifying cause of various metal failures under stress
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Good knowledge of boiler-making and welding equipment
• Knowledge of basic rigging practices and safety aspects

The person will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Conduct route inspections in assigned areas of responsibility to identify defects and generate work orders for the repair work to be scheduled
• Works closely with the maintenance supervisor by providing necessary information to improve work practices and procedures
• Fabrication of plate-work for replacement, repairs or modification of existing equipment
• Construction and erection of approved new installations in the plant
• Attend breakdowns, investigates root causes of failures and records feedback for the planner to capture them for continuous improvement in systems and procedures
• Conducts regular maintenance on plants and equipment according to the maintenance plan
• Participate in major breakdowns and planned shutdowns performing delegated repairs and other tasks for extended periods of overtime
• Does standby duties on back-shift, public holidays and weekends on a rotational basis with other artisans
• Maintains good housekeeping standards by keeping the working area neat and tidy
• Maintains safe working conditions and always follows safe-working practices, ensuring all those around him do the same
• Participates in safety and environmental improvement programs including near-miss reporting and submitting suggestions for improvement
• Proposes modifications to equipment for better performance or safety improvements to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Performs any other reasonable tasks when requested by Maintenance Supervisor

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Requirements:

• National Diploma/BSC in Mechanical Engineering
• Must have a Driver’s license
• Must be from the Northern Cape
• Valid South African ID

Skills & Attributes:

• Attention to detail
• Able to work accurately
• Excellent Written and oral communication skills
• Honest and Reliable
• Adaptable to change
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be computer literate

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Minimum Qualification/ Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12
• Qualified Earthmoving equipment Mechanic (Red Seal/Trade Test)
• Valid Driver’s License - Code 10/14
• 5 years’ experience as a Site Mechanic\ Diesel Mechanic
• Pre-employment medical required
• Computer Literate
• Be willing to work overtime and weekends as and when required
• Will be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Will be able to work independently as well in a team environment

Duties and responsibilities (not limited to):

• Maintain professional workmanship standards
• Ensure strict adherence to applicable Quality Assurance Processes & Procedures
• Have knowledge of engines, hydraulics pneumatics, undercarriage and auto electrical
• Repair loaders; dumpers; excavators; trucks & LDV’s within specification and agreed repair times
• Ensure complete, accurate and timeous job card feedback and repair reports
• Perform troubleshooting, Fault Diagnosis and do RCA on failures
• Perform machine inspections on vehicles and compile backlog lists
• Coordinate assistants to perform first line of maintenance tasks
• Pro-actively support & participate in safety & work practice related initiatives
• Ensure use of Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with the applicable policy & prescriptions
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards
• Ensure good management & maintenance of tools

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Minimum Qualification/ Experience:

• Grade 12
• Qualified trade as Artisan (Red Deal/ Trade Test)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Must have broad knowledge and experience on conveyer belts, gearboxes, pumps and crushers
• Drivers license
• Must be computer literate- MS Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
• Should have excellent communication skills both verbally and written

Duties and responsibilities (not limited to):

• Maintain the planned maintenance of all facilities to ensure the equipment operates efficiently and safely
• Conduct trouble shooting, fault diagnosis, inspections and maintenance of equipment
• Mentor apprentices
• Complete required legal monthly inspections and maintain the required SHE system
• Use personal protective equipment in accordance with risk assessments and company policies
• Attend to machine breakdowns of a mechanical and electrical nature for all equipment under engineering/production functional control of shift
• Perform change overs in the production environment

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Minimum Qualification/ Experience:

• BCom accounting degree or equivalent qualification
• 5-7 years’ experience in similar role
• Experience in ERP system, preferably Accpac
• Attention to detail
• Must have the ability to work without supervision
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and be able to adapt to sudden changes
• Must have good interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Positive attitude and hardworking
• Lives the values of Afrimat
• A Team player
• Problem-solving abilities
• Shows commitment and takes ownership of work
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Shows continuity in attendance

Duties and responsibilities (not limited to):

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage the day-to-day functions of the admin and finance department
• Manage, coach & mentoring of the accounting team members
• Maintain and develop internal control systems and procedures
• Provide support to operational management team when & where needed
• Various reporting responsibilities
• Finalising month-end accounts within required deadline
• Assist with overseeing the procurement department
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Calculate and submit VAT and income tax returns
• Cashflow planning
• Budgets and forecasting
• BEE planning and implementation
• Major tasks include: 1) Review of creditors reconciliations 2.) Review and release of EFT payments
• General Ledger reconciliations
• Execute ad hoc, daily and monthly tasks
• Execute all agreed projects and / or carry out ad hoc assignments