Job Post: Diesel Mechanic GES

Situated in the Piet Retief/Panbult area, ± 55 km from Piet Retief, Kangra Coal (Pty) Ltd. is a modern, mechanised mine.

The ideal applicant will meet the following requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  •  Grade 12 or N3 

  • Section 13 or 26 relevant certified trade test 

  • Flameproof Certificate 

Experience:

  • 5 years’ experience in underground diesel machines 

Skills and abilities:

  • Willing to work overtime and stand-by duties 

  • Ability to work under pressure 

  • Communication and supervisory skills 

  • Control and supervision of subordinates 

  • Ability to identify and control risks 

  • Ability to apply basic maintenance practices 

  • Optimisation and effective implementation of maintenance practices and strategy 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organise, direct production, and maintain equipment in his or her area of responsibility to ensure that targets can be met safely. 

  • Control budget of equipment 

  • Do legal inspection as required 

  • Train and develop employees under his or her supervision 

  • Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules 

  • Ensure optimisation, effective management of maintenance strategy 

  • Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee attitudes 

  • Improve manpower utilisation  

  • Maintain or improve housekeeping and safety records 

  • Ensure all required documents and files are submitted and updated as required 

  • Do timekeeping and keep overtime in control of employees under his or her supervision 

  • Manage overtime and standby duties 

  • Assist in breakdowns during and after hours 

  • Maintain, mechanical infrastructure 

Interested parties should send a CV and copies of certificates to:

The Human Resources Department

E-mail: recruitment@kangracoal.co.za

NOTE: CV’S WITHOUT A COVERING LETTER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Kangra Coal (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

A shortlist will be compiled and selected applicants will be invited for an interview. If no response is received within 14 days, applicants may assume their applications to be unsuccessful. All original certificates and proof of experience must be produced at the interview.

Closing date: 25 October 2024

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