TM3 Mechanician

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 04.09.2025

CLOSING DATE: 11.09.2025

DEPARTMENT: SHAFTS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To maintain and repair activities required of technical and operational systems in support of practice optimisation at trackless shafts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 /STD 10 (NQF 4) Essential

• Recognised relevant Trade Qualification (Section 13/26D)

• OR

• Proof of recognised completed apprenticeship contract (completed by means of effluxion of time) is essential

• Completion of the following modules: TM3 Training Hydraulic Phase 1, TM3 Training Hydraulic Phase 2, TM3 Training Drive Train and TM3 Training Auto Electrical is essential

• Computer literacy (MS Office Package) is essential.

• Minimum of 34 years experience as a trackless artisan is essential (Rham, Sandvik and Aard machines)

• Relevant knowledge or exposure regarding the maintenance, service and repair of underground mining diesel power trackless mobile machinery

• Valid medical certificate or must be medically fit to obtain such a certificate

COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding of basic hydraulics system diagrams.
• Operating cranes/overhead crawl beams
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of hydraulics/auto electrical systems
• Demonstrate knowledge of Problem-Solving techniques
• Identify, inspect, use, maintain and care for engineering hand tools
• Select, use and care for engineering measuring equipment.
• Select, use and care for engineering power tools.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Perform routine maintenance on underground mining trackless mobile machines
• Conduct fault finding on underground mining trackless mobile machines using the necessary equipment and tools
• Diagnose and repair faults on equipment and machinery during production / operation
• Attend to callouts if required with regards to mechanical breakdowns
• Analyse and solve mechanical problems
• Construct and install, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
• Record findings and provide technical feedback reports
• Maintaining discipline and control of subordinates
• Conducting and recording risk assessments
• Assist in ensuring that all maintenance plans are relevant and comply with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Ensure own awareness of the Maintenance systems and procedures applied.
• Follow and monitor progress made and completion of works orders; including submissions made.
• Ensuring that work areas comply with company-specific good housekeeping and environmental requirements in the workplace.

Internal applications must be accompanied by a line leaders approval of your application.

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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