Fresh Job Opportunities at Palabora Mining Company (PMC)

Selection and qualifying criteria:

• Must be medically fit to work in all areas.
• Must have Grade 12.
• Must be in possession of a Valid trade test certificate.
• Short-listed applicants will be required to undergo pre-screening assessments and interviews.

Documents to be submitted:

• Cover letter clearly indicating what you are applying for.
• Recent certified copy of academic results.
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
• Recent certified copy of Trade certificate
• Recent certified color copy of ID.
• Proof of residential address for Ba-Phalaborwa communities (i.e. Maseke, Lulekani, Makhushane, Namakgale, Benfarm, Selwane, Mashishimale and Phalaborwa Town) e, g Municipal letter or Tribal Authority letter, certified by a commissioner of Oaths.

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 Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out maintenance work, fault finding on the Shafts, Winder ropes, external parts and all legal requirements.
• Housekeeping in area of responsible section.
• Responsible for personal safety, fellow workers and for reporting any safety incidents or accidents.
• Training and coaching new Artisans and Apprentices.
• Effectively completing administration duties e.g., work orders, spares requests, RCA (root cause analysis), etc.
• Seeking out (i.e., proactive) improvement work to benefit the business.
• Educating and familiarising oneself with the related drawings and functional and operational philosophies.
• Doing proper daily routines and ensuring that the equipment and systems are operating to the highest level.
• Responsible for first line calls (standby duties) on all mechanical failures related to specific fixed plant equipment.
• Maintenance of all rigging and lifting facilities and equipment.
• Operation and maintenance of Clamp Lifting Device (CLD).
• Maintenance of shaft conveyances, attachments, elevators, and overhead cranes.
• Removal and installation of head, tail and guide ropes on shafts and winders.
• Ensuring that Cranes, Elevators and Winders are in good working condition and comply with legal requirements.
• Making up slings and other lifting facilities and equipment.
• Fault finding and problem solving.
• Controlling maintenance spares and consumables
• Navigation of Win CC systems (i.e. Winders SCADA and Underground).
• Managing stock levels of spares in his area, Plan and manage own work.
• Assisting Supervisor in compliance with planned maintenance system and legal compliance.
• Ensuring adherence to SHEQ standards.

 Intrinsic Qualities:

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Good understanding and knowledge of planned maintenance principle.
• Knowledge on Koepe Winders and maintenance.
• Knowledge on full lock coil and half lock coil wire winding ropes.
• Knowledge of shaft barrel maintenance.
• Stand-by duties.
• Replacement, maintenance, and repairs of winder ropes.
• Willing to work shifts underground when required.
• Must be willing to work at heights in a shaft.
• Must be a self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Good working knowledge of the core process.
• Good understanding of the Palabora Integrated SHEQ system.
• Must be adaptable to change.

 Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Rigger Ropes-person (Proof of Trade certificate and statement of results to be attached).
• Minimum of five years’ rigging ropes-person experience
• Minimum of five years’ experience working on shafts and winders
• Extensive knowledge on friction winches and winches in general
• Extensive knowledge on shafts and winders especially on Koepe / Friction Winders
• Knowledge of legal requirements with shafts and winders

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 Key responsibilities will include:   

• Maintaining shafts, plant and equipment within set parameters of the Mine Health and Safety Act, maintenance plans and schedules.
• Implementation and continuous improvement of Reliability Centred Maintenance.
• Achieving Best Practice work culture in maintenance standards and procedures.
• Ensuring that the Palabora Safety, Health, Quality and Environmental Standards are implemented and maintained.
• Investigating equipment failures and carrying out root cause analyses to improve reliability.
• Developing and managing a five-year business plan for the section.
• Preparing operational and capital budgets and managing the finances within company required limits.
• Ensuring safe installation and proper operation, running and maintenance of all machinery, such as Winders, Conveyor belts, Shafts, Refrigeration etc.
• Ensuring legal compliance of equipment especially TMM, Lifting Equipment, Winders, Shafts, Fans, Electrical reticulation surface including fire suppression water circuit and all its associated surface
• Ensuring compliance to training requirements for the employees and contractors.
• Performing SHEQ audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Carrying the legal responsibility as 2.13.3.1 appointee for all hoisting activities and machinery.
• Overseeing Electrical, Mechanical and Instrumentation installations of the Underground Surface areas and Shafts.
• Accountable for the comprehensive cost control and budgetary requirements.

 Intrinsic Qualities: 

• Good technical capabilities
• Well-developed interpersonal and people management skills Advanced computer literacy (MS Office; SAP user)
• Ability to be decisive under pressure.
• Adaptable and flexible in approach.
• Good leadership qualities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation.
• A passionate safety champion.
• Ability to plan, manage and control budget.

 Qualifications & Experience:

• National Diploma/B.Tech/B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Government Certificate of Competency Electrical or Mechanical (Mines and Works).
• Knowledge of RCM, Condition Monitoring and Root Cause Analysis.
• Knowledge of Refrigeration plants, Compressors, Koepe Winders, Conveyors and Main Ventilation fans.
• Minimum of five years working experience in a mining shaft maintenance environment as an Engineer.

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 Key responsibilities will include:            

• Providing Tier 2 support for PMC SAP HCM, PY, T&D and OM modules and implementing system changes.
• Provide Tier 2 support for SuccessFactors.
• Participating in developing and maintaining project plans and schedules.
• Assist users in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Assisting in the design and development of a new system functionality in the scope of SAP HCM, PY, T&D and OM modules.
• Supporting the enhancement and/or modification of interfaces of the PMC SAP system with other systems, both external and internal (SARS, UIF, Pension Fund, etc.)
• Support all custom developed applications within SAP.
• Drafting training material and conducting training sessions for end-users.
• Assisting and working closely with technical team in resolving end-users’ incidents.

Intrinsic Qualities:

• Good work ethics.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work under strenuous pressure.
• Team player.
• Adherence to safety at all times.
• Skills in communication, negotiation, and writing.
• Planning and organizing.

 Qualifications & Experience:

• National Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, information systems or related field.
• Proficient with MS Office Package (MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint).
• SAP Certified Functional Consultant (Certification in SAP HCM for SAP S/4HANA).
• Project Management Qualification will be advantageous.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in SAP HCM/Payroll business processes.

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Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing technological support of all Instrumentation, control and network systems.
• Implementation and continuous improvement of Reliability Centred Maintenance.
• Implement pro-active measures to ensure highest system availability, functionality and agility.
• Achieving Best Practice work culture in maintenance standards and procedures.
• Investigating equipment failures and carrying out root cause analyses to improve reliability.
• Preparing operational and capital budgets and managing the finances within company required limits.
• Overseeing Instrumentation, Network and Dispatch Specialists.
• Liaising with external vendors ensuring requirements are met in maintaining the current infrastructure and during improvement projects that may arise.
• Effectively communicate challenges and solutions to the management team for consideration and action where required.
• Maintaining current knowledge of Instrumentation standards and best practices and implement improvements where feasible.
• Providing clear direction in the AS and instrumentation environment including but not limited to technology to be utilised, systems to be implemented and adjustments to be performed.
• Knowledge transfer within team to assist in the development of a versatile team.
• Ensuring adherence to the Palabora SHEQ standards and procedures.

 Intrinsic Qualities:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable and flexible in approach.
• Good leadership qualities.
• A passionate safety champion.
• Ability to work under pressure.

 Qualifications & Experience:

• National Diploma or BSc.Degree in Instrumentation.
• Five years working experience in maintenance environment as an Instrumentation Specialist.
• Five years’ experience in PCS7 software design and coding (CFC’s, Statement List, SFC’s, etc.).
• Good understanding or knowledge of Profibus DP/PA, ASI and Industrial Ethernet bus systems.
• Knowledge of PDM, Data Bridge and Data Monitor will be an advantage.
• Basic network knowledge.
• Programming, Dispatch and underground communications system’s experience
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa.

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 Key responsibilities will include: 

• Maintenance and programming of soft starters 3RW44 series, Simocode Pro V and Simocode DP
• Fault finding using SCADA.
• Maintenance, programming and fault finding on Siemens VSD’s
• Maintenance of AC/DC motors and AC/DC drives.
• Maintenance of substations and mini substations, LT and HT switchgear up to 11kV.
• Maintenance of Electrical protection relays
• Knowledge of UPS and BTU system
• Ensuring adherence to HSEQ standards.
• Carry out maintenance and fault finding on Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) systems, Siemens and INVT Variable Speed Drives (VSD), 11KV Slip Ring Motors and 550 V Motors as well as Battery Tripping Units (BTU), Medium Voltage Transformers, Protection Relays and Circuit Breakers.
• Maintenance and servicing ABB REM 615 and 630 Relays
• Maintenance of Medium and Low voltage drives (siemens Sinamics G130, ROBICON and master drives
• Ensuring maximum availability of plant machinery.
• Assisting Supervisors and Electricians in problem solving.
• Assisting in the training and development of artisans.
• Ensuring MOC process is adhered to and improvements in the area of responsibility.
• Ensuring adherence to legal inspections on Electrical installations.
• Performing standby duties and working shifts when required.
• Maintenance and fault finding on Overhead cranes.

 Intrinsic Qualities:

• Good inter-personal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interpret Electrical drawings and perform fault finding.
• Leadership skills and ability to write fault - finding reports.
• Good understanding and knowledge of planned maintenance principles.

 Qualifications & Experience:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of five years’ experience in an Electrical maintenance environment, including HT, VSD’s, UPS’s and BTU
• ABB RED670 and REF615 application Certificate
• Siemens drive technology Certificate (DR-DRV-FUN & DR-G15-DG) and SIMOCODE PRO V (SD-SIMOPRO)
• Registration with ECSA will be an added advantage.
• Advance Computer literacy
• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 5 years electrical experience with Medium and Low voltage Experience (VSD, UPS & BTU)

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Key responsibilities will include:  

• Maintenance and fault finding on winding systems, fridge plant / ventilation equipment and general electrical and instrumentation installations, Schindler elevators, overhead cranes, including legal duties.
• Modifications and improvements in the area of responsibility.
• Ensuring adherence to SHEQ standards.
• Ensuring adherence to legal inspections on electrical and instrumentation installations.
• Performing standby duties and working shift when required.
• Housekeeping in area of responsible section.
• Responsible for personal safety, fellow workers and for reporting any safety incidents or accidents.
• Ensuring that all installations and maintenance are done according to the GS6 and GS7 specifications.
• Training and coaching new and existing artisans and apprentices.
• Effectively complete administration duties e.g. work orders, spares requests, breakdown / RCA documents etc.
• Educate/familiarise oneself with the related drawings and functional/operational philosophies.
• Conducting proper daily routines and to ensure that the equipment and systems are operating to the highest level.
• Responsible for first line calls on all instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Doing basic maintenance and fault finding on PLC's and ET200's up to card level.
• Maintenance on OTN, Leaky-feeder, Cats System, Fibre network as well as CCTV and Access control system. All fire systems on surface (i.e. testing and maintaining Co sensors, fire valves and on all plants.
• Maintaining fault finding and repairs on systems from 24V to 11KV. Navigation of Win CC systems.
• Managing stock levels of spares in his area.
• Planning and managing own work.

Intrinsic Qualities:

• Good inter-personal and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation with regards to Winders, elevators, cranes, crushers & conveyors.
• Sound knowledge of the relevant safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings and perform fault-finding.
• Ability to work underground when required.
• Good understanding and knowledge of planned maintenance principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision.
• Good knowledge and use of MS office software.
• Ability to fault find during problem solving on all electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Ability to compile reports i.e. technical, RCA documents
• Self-starter.
• Willing to work shifts when required.

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Electrical trade certificate (Proof of Trade certificate and statement of results to be attached).
• Minimum of five years’ experience as an artisan in electrical and instrumentation maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of Siemens equipment will be advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience of winding systems will be advantageous.

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Key responsibilities will include: 

• Applying rigorous analysis and assessing a wide range of options in conjunction with clients and customers to build the business case for the projects.
• Assisting with defined projects through the full project life-cycle.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and apply best practice.
• Providing engineering and technical support to Project Construction teams as required
• Providing project management expertise for the successful completion of projects
• Communicating regularly with key stakeholders including other groups within PC Group, utilizing expertise and best practice knowledge
• Liaison with statutory and other authority representatives as required to ensure compliance with relevant statutory and legislative provisions.
• Maintaining a high level of customer focus for optimum project delivery.
• Managing the engagement and performance of external contractor and suppliers and monitor the quality and standard of services delivered by external contractors.
• Developing and maintaining effective networks through collaborative relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, including a preparedness to accept technical support from relevant mine planning Specialists.
• Providing leadership through collaboration and Living the Values
• Prioritizing key maintenance areas and implement according to business plan.
• Working closely with Contracts on project contracting plans and optimum outcomes in contracting
• Producing technical reports with recommendations and completing project reviews as required.
• Ensuring technical data including engineering drawings are maintained and kept up to date with site changes as required.
• Preparing and managing project maintenance budgets to achieve business outcomes.
• Managing all compliance related activities by setting and monitoring objectives to ensure standards are met.
• Ensuring that data and documents are properly managed throughout the project lifecycle and that the most updated and complete version is stored in an accessible and secure infrastructure.
• Managing all SHEQ related activities by setting and monitoring objectives to ensure standards are met.

Intrinsic Qualities:

• Well-developed interpersonal and people management skills
• Proficiency in maintenance and strategic planning, organisational development and leadership Ability to provide strategic plant, people and process analysis and advice.
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office; SAP user)
• Budgetary control and project management capabilities.
• Ability to be decisive under pressure.
• A safety champion.
• Maintenance Management skills in a multi-disciplined environment and a demonstrated ability to build supportive relationships and teams.
• Adaptable and flexible in approach.

Qualifications & Experience:

• National Diploma/B.Tech/B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Tertiary qualification in project management will be an advantage.
• Government Certification of Competency (GCC) for Mines and Works.
• At least 5 years of experience as an appointed Certified Engineer in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Minimum 5 years’ underground construction experience