TM3 Foreman

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 28.10.2025

CLOSING DATE: 04.11.2025

DEPARTMENT: SHAFTS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To supervise TM3 Artisans in the maintenance and repair of trackless mobile machinery inclusive of legal mandatory compliance tests to ensure safe and up-to standard machines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12/NQF Level 4 is essential
• Recognized relevant Trade qualification (section 13/26D) is essential

OR

• Proof of recognised completed apprenticeship contract (completed by means of effluxion of time) AND NTC 2 (Relevant Trade Theory) Qualification is essential
• Minimum of 3 years working experience as a TM3 Mechanician is essential
• Computer literacy (MS Office package) is essential
• SAP experience will be advantageous.
• Valid Medical Certificate, or medically fit to obtain such a certificate.

COMPETENCIES:

• Operating computer systems, proficient in using MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP
• Understand basic electrical and mechanical engineering principles
• Read, interpret and produce basic engineering drawings
• Knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in and around a workplace
• Relevant knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act, regulations, standards, and procedures as applicable to trackless mining environment.
• Must have knowledge of different types of trackless machines and their components
• Must have knowledge of TM3 workshop environment
• Knowledge of mining cycle and mining methods would be an advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure machine availability for safe production and to meet production targets.
• Ensure quality and efficient work of artisans to meet target Mean Time to Repair and Mean Time Between Failures
• Ensure a safe work environment is always maintained and kept to standard.
• Ensure the machines are maintained and inspected to be safe for use as per Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) standards.
• Ensure adequate availability of spares and effecting repair and return to service of spares as per spares management procedure.
• Ensure effective supervision of team in terms of management allocation, discipline, POLC and following proper planned maintenance system compliance.
• Ensure the workshop environment is up to standard and safe and properly controlled activities therein and inspections thereof.
• Liaise with other third-party specialists and production supervision.
• Ensure compliance to environmental standards in area of responsibility.
• Exercise control over workshop budget, orders and follow-up as assigned and required.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks.

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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