Afrimat Vacancies

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Millwright (Ninians Quarry)

Afrimat Aggregates (KZN)(Pty) Ltd, based in Ninians Quarry has a vacancy for a:

Millwright

Minimum Qualification/ Experience:

• Grade 12
• Qualified trade as Artisan (Red Deal/ Trade Test)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Must have broad knowledge and experience on conveyer belts, gearboxes, pumps and crushers
• Drivers license
• Must be computer literate- MS Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
• Should have excellent communication skills both verbally and written

Duties and responsibilities (not limited to):

• Maintain the planned maintenance of all facilities to ensure the equipment operates efficiently and safely
• Conduct trouble shooting, fault diagnosis, inspections and maintenance of equipment
• Mentor apprentices
• Complete required legal monthly inspections and maintain the required SHE system
• Use personal protective equipment in accordance with risk assessments and company policies
• Attend to machine breakdowns of a mechanical and electrical nature for all equipment under engineering/production functional control of shift
• Perform change overs in the production environment

Please submit the following documents to apply:
▪CV
▪Certified ID copy
▪Certified Qualification

DISCLAIMER: By applying for this position and supplying Afrimat with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for recruitment purposes. This will be done in compliance with POPIA. We confirm that your information will not be used for any other purposes.

Site Mechanic (De Kop Quarry)

Afrimat Aggregates Operations, based in De Kop Quarry has a vacancy for a:

Site Mechanic

Minimum Qualification/ Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12
• Qualified Earthmoving equipment Mechanic (Red Seal/Trade Test)
• Valid Driver’s License – Code 10/14
• 5 years’ experience as a Site Mechanic\ Diesel Mechanic
• Pre-employment medical required
• Computer Literate
• Be willing to work overtime and weekends as and when required
• Will be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Will be able to work independently as well in a team environment

Duties and responsibilities (not limited to):

• Maintain professional workmanship standards
• Ensure strict adherence to applicable Quality Assurance Processes & Procedures
• Have knowledge of engines, hydraulics pneumatics, undercarriage and auto electrical
• Repair loaders; dumpers; excavators; trucks & LDV’s within specification and agreed repair times
• Ensure complete, accurate and timeous job card feedback and repair reports
• Perform troubleshooting, Fault Diagnosis and do RCA on failures
• Perform machine inspections on vehicles and compile backlog lists
• Coordinate assistants to perform first line of maintenance tasks
• Pro-actively support & participate in safety & work practice related initiatives
• Ensure use of Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with the applicable policy & prescriptions
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards
• Ensure good management & maintenance of tools

DISCLAIMER: By applying for this position and supplying Afrimat with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for recruitment purposes. This will be done in compliance with POPIA. We confirm that your information will not be used for any other purposes.

Mechanical Engineer Internship (Kathu/Postmasburg)

Afrimat Iron Ore (Pty) Ltd, based in Kathu/Postmasburg, has an
internship for a:

Mechanical Engineer

Requirements:

• National Diploma/BSC in Mechanical Engineering
• Must have a Driver’s license
• Must be from the Northern Cape
• Valid South African ID

Skills & Attributes:

• Attention to detail
• Able to work accurately
• Excellent Written and oral communication skills
• Honest and Reliable
• Adaptable to change
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be computer literate

Please submit the following documents to apply:
▪ CV
▪ Certified ID copy
▪ Proof of Residence
▪ Certified Academic Transcript and Qualifications

DISCLAIMER: By applying for this position and supplying Afrimat with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for recruitment purposes. This will be done in compliance with POPIA. We confirm that your information will not be used for any other purposes.

Boilermaker (Pietermaritzburg)

Afrimat Aggregates (KZN) Pty Ltd in Pietermaritzburg Quarry has a vacancy for:

Boilermaker

Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 (Matric) / least N3 in Mechanical Studies
• Trade Test Certificate in Boiler-making
• ±3 years on the job experience
• Knowledge of safety standards and relevant sections of OHSA of 1993
• Knowledge of different fabrication techniques for different alloys
• Knowledge of RCA, especially identifying cause of various metal failures under stress
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Good knowledge of boiler-making and welding equipment
• Knowledge of basic rigging practices and safety aspects

The person will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Conduct route inspections in assigned areas of responsibility to identify defects and generate work orders for the repair work to be scheduled
• Works closely with the maintenance supervisor by providing necessary information to improve work practices and procedures
• Fabrication of plate-work for replacement, repairs or modification of existing equipment
• Construction and erection of approved new installations in the plant
• Attend breakdowns, investigates root causes of failures and records feedback for the planner to capture them for continuous improvement in systems and procedures
• Conducts regular maintenance on plants and equipment according to the maintenance plan
• Participate in major breakdowns and planned shutdowns performing delegated repairs and other tasks for extended periods of overtime
• Does standby duties on back-shift, public holidays and weekends on a rotational basis with other artisans
• Maintains good housekeeping standards by keeping the working area neat and tidy
• Maintains safe working conditions and always follows safe-working practices, ensuring all those around him do the same
• Participates in safety and environmental improvement programs including near-miss reporting and submitting suggestions for improvement
• Proposes modifications to equipment for better performance or safety improvements to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Performs any other reasonable tasks when requested by Maintenance Supervisor

DISCLAIMER: By applying for this position and supplying Afrimat with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for recruitment purposes. This will be done in compliance with POPIA. We confirm that your information will not be used for any other purposes.

Boilermaker (Peak Quarry)

Afrimat Quarrying South Africa (Pty) Ltd based at Peak Quarry – Eerste River has a vacancy for a:

Boilermaker

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• N3 relevant to Trade
• Red Seal Trade Test Certificate (Boilermaker)
• Valid RSA driver’s license
• Experience in Boilermaking with various disciplines is advantageous such as fitting and electrical
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Must have good leadership qualities
• Be able to work under pressure, independently and in a team
• Must be plant maintenance and fabrication orientated with at least five years’ experience
• Knowledge of Maintenance Management Methods
• Experience in mining and/or heavy machinery and facilities involving complex production processes
• Medically fit in terms of the Mine Health & Safety Act

Duties and Responsibilities (Includes but is not limited to):

• Planning and executing work in a workshop environment
• Ensuring safe work practices and compliance with all SHE & MHS legislation
• Report faulty equipment and unsafe conditions
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• To ensure that Safety rules and procedures are adhered to, according to the rules and regulations of the workshop and mine
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools as well as measuring instruments and reassemble equipment
• Perform other maintenance actions, following checklists
• Assemble, install and/or repair, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment
• Must be able to work in a workshop and plant environment
• Must be available on standby

DISCLAIMER: By applying for this position and supplying Afrimat with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for recruitment purposes. This will be done in compliance with POPIA. We confirm that your information will not be used for any other purposes.

GCC Engineer (Ridgeview & Tongaat Quarry)

Afrimat Ridgeview & Tongaat Quarry has a vacancy for:

GCC Engineer

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Mining GCC (Government Certificate of Competency)
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work independently within set targets
• People management & communication skills
• Registered with DMRE as a mentor (advantageous)
• A minimum of three years supervisory / management experience within Quarrying environment
• Knowledge and experience of maintenance planning and cost center control
• Sound multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge and experience associated with electrical, electronic, mechanical, and structural infrastructure and systems
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment and engineering principles in heavy machinery industry
• Good knowledge and experience of overall plant processes and operational systems
• Technical knowledge required for in-depth Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations
• Diagnosing, analyzing, and reporting skills
• Process, plant and equipment optimization

Duties and Responsibilities (Includes but is not limited to):

The incumbent will be required to perform various tasks inherent to the position such as:
• Legal appointment as 2.13.1 Competent Engineer for Ridgeview Quarry.
• Ensure compliance by conducting oversight inspections on the following areas:

• Lifting equipment and machinery
• Workshop Stores with hazardous chemicals and oil storage areas
• Diesel Installations and dispensing facilities
• Machine Guarding
• Electrical Installations: MCC’s, Transformers
• Structural Integrity: Design, Installation, Repair, Removal and Replacement
• On Site Traffic Management Systems

DISCLAIMER: By applying for this position and supplying Afrimat with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for recruitment purposes. This will be done in compliance with POPIA. We confirm that your information will not be used for any other purposes.

Locomotive / Train Driver (Lichtenburg)

Afrimat Mining Services, based in Lichtenburg (Lovedale) has a vacancy for a:

Locomotive / Train Driver

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Grade 12 certificate
• Good hand-eye-foot coordination and fine motor control
• Effective communication skills
• Train driver certificate and licence required
• Medical fitness
• Experience in working in remote mining sites and in a cross-cultural working environment

Duties and Responsibilities (Includes but is not limited to):

• Checks visually for any defects on the loco
• Visually inspect railway lines for any defects or damages
• Couples and de-couples trucks as required by connecting or disconnecting truck couplings and backing pipes
• Changes points to direct train trucks on the required lines by throwing over the point switches
• Locks points after shunting is completed and while loading and off-loading takes place
• Signals the loco driver to move trucks while loading, by making use of a two-way radio, hand signals and operating the robot in the loading tunnel
• Checks that truck doors are secure by doing a visual inspection that safety pins are secure before and after the shift
• Assists the loco driver when the train is moving by doing a visual inspection of the trucks to ensure that all are functioning correctly and that doors are closed, and level crossing signals are working properly
• Checks that the loading tunnel is safe by doing a visual inspection for spillages in the tunnel
• Starts the loading plant pumps on the two operating panels
• Checks that trucks are correctly positioned underneath the chutes by doing a visual inspection and signalling the driver to move trucks either forward or backwards
• Loads each train truck by operating the loading plant from the control panels
• Checks that trucks are not overloaded by doing a visual inspection for spillage from trucks
• Ensures that switchgear is correctly positioned and locked before off-loading commences
• Assists tip personnel with off-loading by checking that doors are correctly opened and closed
• Checks that doors are securely locked, and safety pins are in place by doing a visual inspection
• Checks that no obstructions are present by doing a visual inspection
• Reports defects in the loading tunnel to the supervisor
• Cleans the locomotive by means of sweeping or mopping floor as well as wiping windows

Please submit the following documents to apply:
▪ CV
▪ Certified ID copy
▪ Grade 12 and relevant certificates

DISCLAIMER: By applying for this position and supplying Afrimat with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for recruitment purposes. This will be done in compliance with POPIA. We confirm that your information will not be used for any other purposes.

Mobile Crushing and Screening Manager

Afrimat Mining Services has a vacancy for a:

Mobile Crushing and Screening Manager

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification, National Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Mining)
• +3 years’ experience in a manager role
• Computer Literate (MS Office Suite, specifically excel)
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Legal/Operational compliance knowledge
• Administrative Skills – Prioritising Skills – Conflict Management skills – Team Management Skills
• Planning, Organising, Leading and Controlling skills are essential
• Surface blasting Ticket will be advantageous
• Experiencing working on different Mobile crushing equipment is a must
• Must be able to do costing and understand company finances
• Experience working on Metso, Finlay, Terex, Astec/Osborn crushing and screening equipment is non-negotiable
• Strong Leadership skills
• Proven track record of successes in plant operations, safety and production
• Valid drivers’ license
• RSA Id document

Duties and Responsibilities (Includes but is not limited to):

• Manage subordinates, which includes shift handovers, timesheet management, log sheets, over inspections and employee relations
• Analyse, process and act on information
• Develop subordinates by continuously improving the knowledge of team and conducting on the job training
• Plan activities in accordance with production requirements and allocate resources as required
• Execute all agreed projects and / or carry out ad hoc assignments
• Liaise and synchronise plant maintenance schedules/activities with engineering sections
• Continuously monitor process efficiency and quality parameters
• Ensure adherence and implementation of SHE policies and procedures
• Willing to work overtime, shifts and be available for callouts should the need arise
• Manage site budgets, costing and do forecasting
• Making sure that critical spares are always available on site

Please submit the following documents to apply:
▪ CV
▪ Certified ID copy
▪ Certified Qualification

DISCLAIMER: By applying for this position and supplying Afrimat with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for recruitment purposes. This will be done in compliance with POPIA. We confirm that your information will not be used for any other purposes.

Environmental Officer and Junior Health and Safety Officer (Vryheid)

Afrimat Mining Services has a vacancy for a:

Environmental Officer and Junior Health and Safety Officer

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Honour’s degree in Environmental, Water Sciences, Waste Management, or other relevant qualification
• Preference will be shown to candidates with 2-5 years working experience in similar role in the mining industry, consulting agency or government department
• Local exposure and regional knowledge will be an advantage
• Basic knowledge and exposure with regards to Occupational Health and Safety on OHS Act sites (Block Plants and Ready-Mix plants), including MHS Act governed sites (Surface Mining)
• A basic understanding of Mine Plans and design Rehabilitation Plans for closure of mines

Duties and Responsibilities (Includes but is not limited to):

• Undertake and manage Environmental Impact Assessments for Full EIA/EMP and Basic Assessments
• Reports for Environmental Authorisation under NEMA/MPRDA and integration with Specific Environmental Management Acts (SEMA), WULA, SDFs, and Heritage Act
• Undertake and manage Environmental Audit Reporting to assess compliance with Conditions and Regulations
• Design and conduct field investigations to quantify, analyse and verify environmental data
• Undertake and manage application for closure of Permits and Rights
• Conducting and management of Public participation
• Water licence applications
• Engagement with other specialists and give specialist briefs
• Determine mine rehabilitation costs
• Responding to compliance notices and rectification of environmental non-compliance
• Liaising with regulatory bodies such as DMRE, ASPASA, MINCOSA, DWS and Local Government
• Keeping up to date with relevant changes in environmental legislation
• Liaising and communicating to Operations Managers and reporting staff
• Management and control of safety systems relating to OHS sites
• Undertake and manage Health and Safety Audit Reporting to assess compliance with Conditions and Regulations

Please submit the following documents to apply:
▪ CV
▪ Certified ID copy
▪ Certified Qualification

DISCLAIMER: By applying for this position and supplying Afrimat with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for recruitment purposes. This will be done in compliance with POPIA. We confirm that your information will not be used for any other purposes.

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We wish you all the best with your applications