Implats Engineering Assistant UG

Business Unit: Shafts

CLOSING DATE: 14 August 2025

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: This position works under direct supervision of the Artisan and assists with the installation and maintenance of machinery and equipment within the business unit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF Level 4) is essential.
• Certified competent as an Engineering/Artisan Assistant.
• Passed basic engineering skills/modules.
• 3 years’ experience in a mining environment is advantageous.

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles a workplace
• Understand fundamentals of electricity
• Demonstrate an understanding of the uses and safety aspect associated with the Job

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Checks availability and utilisation of PPE, specialized tools and equipment.
• Constantly examines and responds to environmental conditions.
• Reports and removes himself/herself from or rectifies identified hazards.
• Performs routine maintenance on specified equipment and installations while working under direct supervision.
• Ensures high level of housekeeping at installation sites.
• Implements initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improving productivity and reducing operating costs within scope
• and assists with the implementation thereof to contribute to the achievement of operational objectives.
• Supports and participates in change management initiatives to drive transformation and optimisation.
• Builds, supports and maintains healthy diverse internal and external relations and implements remedial actions
• where required.
• Provides relevant support to stakeholders to ensure team objectives are achieved.
• Adheres to safety regulations and mine standards, procedures and practices and reports non-compliance.
• Participates in regular safety meetings and makes recommendations to ensure overall safety.
• Performs regular inspections in area of work and report hazards to ensure environment is safety and hazard free
• and recommends remedial action where necessary