Earth Moving Mechanic

Afrimat · Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

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Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate or N4 equivalent
Have an applicable trade certificate as a Earth Moving / Diesel Mechanic
Mine Health and Safety Act understanding
5 years + experience as a Earth Moving / Diesel Mechanic
Working knowledge of all earthmoving machinery mobile plant, loaders, dumpers, excavators, LDVs, mobile crushing and screening machines
Basic auto electrical knowledge
Working knowledge of different applicable tools
Computer literate – MS Office, ability to open job cards
Ability to conduct planning is essential
Basic welding – Advantageous
Spray painting – Advantageous
Supervisory skills Team leader – Advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities not limited to

The successful candidate will be appointed as a competent person in terms of Regulation 2.9.2 and 2.13.2, together with Section 7.4 of the Mine Health and Safety Act.
Ensuring the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of all plant equipment and machinery within designated area of responsibility
Plan and perform first line maintenance task on all yellow fleet
Perform first line of breakdown repairs on plant and equipment
Assist with general duties assigned by Manager
Develop, modify, construct, and install related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment
Diagnosis, troubleshooting, fault finding and repair
Ordering of spares
Complete risk assessments
Good experience in hydraulics

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

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

Closing Date: 21 August 2026