Artisan Diesel vacancy at De Beers Group
DEADLINE: 30 August 2025
Job Description:
As an Artisan – Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for maintain and repair machinery and diesel-powered vehicles, engines and mechanical systems according to sound engineering practice and equipment specifications.
Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirement
- Inspect machines, engines, transmissions and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues
- Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability and availability
- Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in timely manner
- Perform thorough maintenance and repairs on machinery, equipment and systems.
- Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users
- Keep logs of work and report issues
- Perform Inspections in accordance the Mine Health & Safety Act regulations, manufacturing and company standards to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Supervisor
- Planning of activities in accordance with production schedules and allocation of resources as required
- Effective communication to relevant stakeholders to minimize delays
- Adherence to policies and procedures.
- Upholding of safety, health and environmental standards to achieve ZERO HARM.
- Training and development of subordinates.
This role is in the VUP Engineering department at a CL level reporting to the Senior Engineering Foreman.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with pure Mathematics and Physical Science
- Relevant Trade Certificate (Diesel Mechanic)
- Active Proto team member (Advantageous)
- Valid EB / Code 8 Drivers License
Experience Required:
- Minimum 3 years continuous experience as a Diesel Mechanic in TMM maintenance in an underground mine is essential.
- Sound knowledge and experience in the maintenance, repairs and fault finding of the following TMM equipment:Drill Rigs (DD320, DD321, DD420, DD421 & DD422i), Long Hole Rigs (DL421, DL422i, DL432i & Rhino Machine), Cable Bolters (DS421, DS422i & DS412i), Roof Bolters (DS411), Maclean Bolter (946), LHD (LH410, LH517i & LH621i), Dump Trucks (TH430), TH540 & TH551i), Shotcrete (Normet), Manitou and Agicars etc.
- Ability to understand and read technical drawings to do fault finding.
- Planning and control of maintenance schedules as per SAP PM.
- Computer literacy – MS Office Suite
Important: Applications without supporting documents will not be considered
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