Fitter

Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Key Competencies

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Trade Certificate as a Fitter or Fitter and Turner.
• 3-5 years of experience post apprentice on surface.
• Knowledge of cone crushers, jaw crushers and screens.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Own transport.
• Excellent time management skills and team worker.
• Willing to work independently and under pressure.
• Willing to work overtime when required.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Liaise with the Maintenance Manager on a daily basis to discuss maintenance/engineering breakdowns in the plant and submit job cards.
• Perform fault-finding, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools as well as measuring instruments and reassemble equipment.
• Must have a broad knowledge of Conveyer Belts, Vibrating Grizzly Feeder, Gearboxes, Bearings, Pumps, Crushers (4¼ Symons cone crushers, Sandvik CH 440 cone crusher, Sandvik CS 440 cone crusher HP300 cone crusher, Osborn Jaw Crusher) and Screens.
• Perform daily plant running inspections and greasing.
• Conduct CSS and Record Head Spins for the Crushers as per Plant AggFlow stipulated by the Maintenance Foreman. Ensure crushers are running with correct CSS.
• Monitor oil pressure, oil temperature and hydraulic pressure on cone crushers throughout the day.
• Perform daily bearing temperature inspections.
• Perform monthly oil sampling on gearboxes and crushers.
• Perform monthly inspections on lifting equipment and report deviations to Maintenance Foreman.
• Ensure sufficient lubrication on crushers, gearboxes and feeder.
• Executing daily planned task maintenance which includes skirting replacement, idler changes, belt scrappers adjustments, conveyor belt alignment and tension are done efficiently as per PM maintenance schedules.
• Installation of water dust suppression system for the plant.
• Maintenance of the water system for the ablution facilities, workshop, weighbridge and admin block.
• Submit Parts Requisition to the Maintenance Manager to ensure critical spares availability and maintain stock levels.
• Housekeeping, safety standards and leadership.
• Mentor and train students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please send the following documents to apply:

Please upload the following documents in one file with the application form to the right. (File size no bigger than 3 MB)

• CV
• Certified ID copy
• Qualifications

The candidates must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Company standards for medical fitness.

Closing Date: 24 September 2026