DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WESSELS:

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our Wessels Mine which represents one of the largest manganese reserves in South Africa.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.
South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As an Artisan Millwright, you will be responsible to attend to breakdowns and to conduct inspections and execute maintenance tasks on Processing plant, Heavy Mobile Machinery and Loadout station equipment. Will be required to work shifts.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, planned and predictive maintenance;

• Execute all maintenance work in a safe manner;

• Perform lockouts and make the work area safe;

• Test and commission equipment prior to handover;

• Identify and record all subsequent work found during the inspection activities;

• Reporting of events and non-conformances;

• Ensure optimal asset life through application of good maintenance practices.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a qualified Millwright;

• In depth mechanical and electrical knowledge of Winders, shafts, compressors, conveyors, screens, crushers, hydraulic systems and pumps is essential;

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings is essential;

• Knowledge of Soft starters, Control and Instrumentation and SAP is advantageous.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Serious contenders will have a N2 Technical Certificate (Internal Candidates) and N3 Technical Certificate (External Candidates) with a recognized Millwright trade test.

• Valid Code B (08) Driver’s license is essential.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 29 October 2024.