Purpose Of The Job To safely perform preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel powered vehicles and plant machinery while ensuring equipment availability
Purpose Of The Job To safely perform preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel powered vehicles and plant machinery while ensuring equipment availability
Job Responsibilities SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY
Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk
Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate and report SHEQ status and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
CUSTOMERS
Ensure Customer Satisfaction
BUSINESS PROCESSES
Complete a breakdown work order on SAP
Create notifications on SAP, new or subsequent
Service, maintenance and troubleshooting of heavy mobile equipment and repairs to engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems
Immediate attention to breakdowns
Conduct scheduled maintenance on Surface Mobile Equipment (SME)
Provide feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor on any task where there is a difference between the task instruction and the job requirements
Declaring SME safe to operate after repair or maintenance work
Applying fault finding techniques on SME
Handle loads by means of an overhead crane
Conducting housekeeping where needed
Assist with training subordinates
Any other relevant tasks required
Minimum Qualification And Experience
Grade 12/N3 (external candidates)
N3 that is equivalent to a Grade 12/ Matric (4x Technical subjects or 4x Business subjects and 2x Language subjects) (internal candidates only)
Qualified Diesel Mechanic Trade Test
3 years’ relevant experience gained in a heavy industrial environment from date of obtaining trade test
Valid Driver’s License (minimum B/Code 8)
ADVANTAGEOUS
Computer Literacy (MS-Office)
Computerised Maintenance Management System/ SAP Systems experience
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Safety Awareness
Initiative
Managing Work
Results Orientation
Work Standards
Interpersonal Skills
Communication
Adaptability
Contributing to team Success
Workplace Competencies Skills:
Microsoft Office
Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, Chromedoc and SAP)
Knowledge
Demonstrate an understanding of servicing and maintaining big brand yellow machines e.g. CAT, Bell, Komatsu etc.
Demonstrate an understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems
Working Conditions
Overtime
Perform standby
Work shifts as and when required
Samancor Chrome shall apply the Employment Equity Principles as set out in the Company’s Employment Equity Policy.
Samancor Chrome is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
Closing Date: 4 November 2026
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Maintenance Artisan Diesel Mechanic in Middelburg werkgever: Samancor Chrome
Samancor Chrome is een uitstekende werkgever die zich inzet voor de veiligheid en ontwikkeling van zijn medewerkers. Met een sterke focus op teamwork en continue verbetering, biedt het bedrijf volop kansen voor groei en professionele ontwikkeling in een dynamische werkomgeving. Werken bij Samancor Chrome betekent bijdragen aan een duurzame toekomst in de mijnbouwsector, met aantrekkelijke voordelen en een cultuur die innovatie en samenwerking bevordert.
