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Section Rock Engineer

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Section Rock Engineer, D4

Seriti, Khutala Colliery, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: KHT045/25GS 

Closing date: 16 May 2025

The role:

The Section Rock Engineer is accountable for the implementation and coordination of rock engineering interventions and processes as well as the application of systems and processes aligned to best practice, to optimise safe extraction through advice and support. The Section Rock Engineer provides assistance to the operational personnel with design layouts and support systems that meet operational requirements, ensuring adherence to all relevant legislation, standards and codes of practices.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Ensure effective Rock Engineering service delivery and support to the Mining Operations, Mine Planning, Survey and Geology sections
• Ensure adherence to organisational best practice and legislative requirements
• Actively participate in creating a safe mining environment
• Maintain effective stakeholder relationships
• Ensure successful teamwork and supervision of Rock Engineering resources
• Continuous improvement of the Rock Engineering function
• Effectively monitor and control Rock Engineering activities
• Develop quality controls to ensure alignment of operational Rock Engineering interventions, systems and processes with standardization requirements as well as policies, procedures and operating standards
• Analyse and interpret Rock Engineering data and information to identify changes in the production environment, defects and safety risks
• Ensure effective service delivery and support to ensure a productive mining environment
• Conduct regular inspections and ensure problems are addressed proactively and aligned with Rock Engineering requirements
• Ensure that operating standards, policies and procedures are appropriate and clearly understood
• Ensure that all activities are performed in line with the Mine Health and Safety Act, and Minerals Act
• Provide coaching and advice to operational stakeholders related to strata control services and support aligned to best practices
• Provide input into the development of safety standards, processes, policies and procedures

Requirements:

• BSc Degree Degree/Diploma in Mining Engineering or a related science degree (NQF Level 7)
• Chamber of Mines Rock Mechanics Certificate: Coal
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Strata Control/Rock Engineering in the coal mining industry
• Registered as a Rock Engineer with SANIRE
• Understanding of relevant safety and mining legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act and Minerals and Energy Act
• Knowledge of Rock Engineering practices, principles, processes, best practices and new technologies
• Computer literacy (MS Office and relevant Rock Engineering Packages)
• Valid K53 driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Advanced certificate in Rock Engineering and/or MSc in Rock Engineering

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

Engineering Learnership

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Engineering Learnership External (18.2)

Seriti, Khutala Colliery, Mpumalanga

External – Khutala Host Communities

Ref no: KHT042/25GS

Closing date: 06 May 2025

The role:

The purpose of the role is to develop and successfully qualify as an Artisan in various trades, such as Fitters, Electricians, Instrumentation Mechanicians, Boilermakers, Diesel Mechanics and Auto Electricians.

Disciplines you can apply for:

• Boilermaker
• Fitter
• Auto Electrician
• Electrician
• Diesel Mechanic
• Instrument Mechanician

Requirements:

• Grade 12 Mathematics (not literacy) & Science with a Minimum E symbol, with the two N2 trade related subjects or
• Minimum N2 with relevant 4 trade related subjects
• Trade theory in the relevant trade applied for:
• Boilermaker (Mathematics, Engineering Science, Plating and Structural Steel Drawing, Plater Trade Theory)
• Fitter (Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing, Fitting & Machining Theory)
• Auto Electrician (Mathematics, Engineering Science, Industrial Electronics, Motor Electrical trade Theory or Electrical Trade Theory)
• Electrician (Mathematics, Engineering Science, Industrial Electronics, Electrical Trade Theory)
• Diesel Mechanic (Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing, Diesel Trade Theory)
• Instrument Mechanician (Mathematics, Engineering Science, Industrial Electronics, Instrument Trade Theory)
• Minimum Symbol E (40%) (subjects with F symbols will not be accepted)
• Candidates must be able and prepared to undergo a psychometric assessment
• Must be able and willing to work shifts, standby & call outs when required
• Be able to cope with pressure, be innovative & a self-starter
• Be able to identify faults without supervision
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Experience in the Mining Sector
• A valid K53 driver’s license

Terms & Conditions:

• Certified copies of qualifications, driver’s license and ID Document must be attached to all applications (certification within a 3-month period)
• Please indicate which trade you are applying for on your application
• No criminal record
• Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be interviewed
• Preference will be given to the local Khutala community, proof of residence must be accompanied with your application

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license and proof of residence must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

Technical Expeditor

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Technical Expeditor, C4

Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State

Internal & External

Ref no: NVC034/25GS

Closing date: 13 May 2025

The role:

The Technical Expeditor is responsible for ensuring that there is compliance by suppliers to contracts on all equipment repairs so that repairs are performed according to agree upon standards and turnaround time. They must also ensure that end users comply to repair contracts by making use of contracted and approved repairers. This role is also accountable for the processes required to achieve effective repairable item tracing within the ERP. The Technical Expediter obtains and provides input into the planning of major rebuilds and overhauls on all operational machinery in as far as the provision and planning of repairable items is concerned.

The role will also be responsible to monitor and maintain equipment and components under repair, ensuring the turn-around time, quality and cost is acceptable while providing communication to the end user.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Ensure the use of contracted Suppliers where Where there is a need for a contract to be negotiated, assist with the initiation of the process in line with Supply Chain
• Ensure suppliers comply with contractual agreements for the repairing of items
• Assist with the annual review of contract details
• Ensure that the warranty process is properly applied, and actions identified to prevent repeated failures
• Ensure all required information including work order details are available when sending a component to a Supplier
• Continuous tracking of the progress on the repair of the component with the Supplier and follow-up on outstanding repairs
• Ensure that newly repaired components match machinery requirements and perform general quality inspections on repairs
• Identify and maintain optimum stock levels of subassemblies through producing and reviewing the critical items list and highlighting critical items that have been flagged as having low stock levels
• Expedite orders on a daily and weekly basis ensuring that Suppliers meet their delivery requirements and ensure that items are received as per the order regarding quantity, type and price
• Provide input into major rebuilds and overhauls of machinery with respect to the planning, repair and quality of major component rebuilds or replacements
• Overview scope of work for rebuilds/interventions to be performed by Suppliers
• Meetings with OEMs to determine their progress on work-in-progress as well as monitor the quality of work performed and resolve any issues that arise
• Assist with providing information into annual budgets regarding repair costs and overhauls
• Ensure that the management of the sub assembly store is aligned with the required standards
• Ensure approved repairers gets onboarded in line with Seriti’s Approved Repairer process
• Ensure the proper audit trail gets maintained in the ERP for all repairs including failure reports, C1, Quote and waybills

Requirements:

• Recognized Trade Test (Electrical / Mechanical)
• National N3 certificate or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ experience coupled with 3 years of exposure to Condition Monitoring Programs, Failure Analysis, Defect Elimination and Work Management
• Experience in the maintenance of OC Mining and/or Coal Processing Plants machinery and equipment
• Good understanding of relevant safety and mining legislation including MHSA and Minerals and Energy Act
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering aspects
• Strong understanding OC Mining Machinery
• In depth knowledge of technical specifications of equipment
• Communication Skills – fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Skills: Report Writing, Decision Making, Presentation, Analytical, Networking and Influencing, Problem Solving and Interpersonal
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• National Certificate N4
• Experience in working with the SAP S4 Hanna or the equivalent
• Experience in Project Management
• Knowledge of Seriti Operational and Engineering Codes of Practices, policies and procedures
• Good knowledge of Seriti Safety and Sustainable development policies, procedures and standards
• Knowledge of procurement processes and systems
• Knowledge of contract management
• Maintenance Management Processes
• Very good knowledge of the Maintenance modules in SAP and knowledge of RCM

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

Senior Safety Officer

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Senior Safety Officer, D1

Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State

Internal & External

Ref no: NVC031/25GS 

Closing date: 13 May 2025

 
The role:

The role is responsible to continuously monitor and analyse safety, health & environment data and systems to minimize and mitigate employee exposure to unsafe and hazardous conditions. The role coordinates the maintenance of SHE systems by conducting daily, weekly and monthly analysis. Reporting the findings to the relevant line manager for action plans to be implemented and maintaining effective procedures and systems.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• To conform to legal requirements and duties of 2.17.4
• Participate in Safety Audits ensuring all logistical arrangements in preparation for the audits are made
• Participate in Operational Issue–based Risk Assessments and compile action plans from risk assessments performed
• Setup, participate and co-ordinate departmental meetings with all necessary stakeholders, including line managers and
• safety representatives
• Compile reports
• Conduct training and coaching

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Safety Management or working towards completion, 10 subjects as minimum completed L1
• Minimum of 3 years mining experience in health and safety
• Mining or Technical professional with relevant Safety training and sound performance record inclusive of 1 year in middle management positions
• Learning from incidents investigation (LFI) experience
• In depth understanding of relevant safety and mining legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act, Occupational Diseases Act
• Good understanding of Operational Risk Management (ORM), safety management theory, behavioural safety and risk management framework procedures and systems
• Knowledge of Safety Management systems
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Trade and/or Mine Overseer ticket
• Blasting Certificate
• COMSOC 1 & 2
• Experience in mining, engineering or metallurgy
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
• ISO45001 & 9001 auditor
• ICAM Investigation Lead
• ICAM Investigation Facilitator

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

Mining Activity Engineer

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Mining Activity Engineer OC, D1

Seriti, Klipspruit New Largo, Mpumalanga

Internally & Externally

Ref no: KNL011/25GS

Closing date: 08 May 2025

The role:

The Mining Activity Engineer reports to the Section Manager Planning.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Compiling designs, detailed plans and short-term schedules for major mining activities on the mine
• Compiling of weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual reconciliations as part of compliance to plan reporting
• Supply required information for weekly marketing and management plans
• Assist in compiling weekly review (planning) meetings presentation(s), as well as the monthly planning meeting
• Liaising with other Activity Engineers with regards to integration of mine plans
• Liaising with various other departments including, but not limited, Survey, Geology, Environmental, Mining, Metallurgy and Engineering
• Assist with annual budget/LOM process

Requirements:

Qualification:

• National Diploma / Degree in Mining Engineering OR
• Relevant Opencast mining qualifications WITH recognition and recommendation for prior learning and experience

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years’ mining experience with 2 years appointed in a relevant mining production environment appointed as a supervisor OR 2 years relevant experience as Planning Officer
• Experience with Mine Planning software including, but not limited to, XPAC, 3D-dig, Microstation, Talpac, Dragsim, Deswik
• Experience in assessing management principles around mining and related equipment and associated operational standards and philosophies
• Experience in relevant mining areas (mine pit design, activity design [drill & blast, pre-stripping, dragline, truck & shovel, coaling], scheduling, machine performance)
• An appreciation of legislation relating to the mining industry, as well as applicable procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and variable workload
• Be willing and able to work overtime and over weekends if and when the requirement arises
• Good analytical capabilities
• Financial budgeting skills
• Good communication (verbal and written) skills
• A high regard for safety
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license and own transport
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

Engineering Foreman (Electrical)

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Engineering Foreman (Electrical), C5

Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State

Internal & External

Ref no: SAM_NVC112/24GS

Closing date: 16 May 2025

The role:

This is a leadership role involving Planning, leading, organizing and control of activities in his/her section

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Management of shift Electrician’s availability and roster
• Manage the cost according to the budget
• Improve and enforce good maintenance standards and facilitate the review of Maintenance Management system
• Ensure that maintenance and repairs to equipment is completed timeously and to standard
• Ensure that Electrical legal maintenance is coordinated and controlled
• Meet the Engineering KPI targets in the department
• Ensure MHSA, Minerals Act, SHEQ standards and procedures are always maintained and complied with
• Be able to identify and report High Potential Incidents and High Potential Hazards
• Manage good housekeeping of the machines, workshop, sub stations and surrounding areas of responsibility
• Supervising and managing subordinates, including ensuring that employees are trained, found competent and authorized
• Conduct and manage the PTO schedule and conduct VFL interactions on a regular basis with employees
• Control overtime of employees and contractors to be within BCEA limits
• Co-ordination of task delegation within the department
• Ensure that the required contractors (Labour and spares) are available for services and shutdown work
• Conducting inspections and ensuring that the legal file is kept up to date
• Managing the Life of Components and the replacements thereof
• Initiating and driving continuous improvement plans and implementation
• Facilitate fault finding in the field from 24 V DC to 33 kVA
• MV switching within the Plant and Stockyard
• Construct JRA paperwork for Electrical tasks MV
• Certification of testing equipment
• VSD fault finding/configuration on both AC and DC applications

Requirements:

• National Certificate N3 or equivalent
• Recognised Electrical Trade Test Certificate
• Sound knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as an Electrician
• To be proactive, hardworking, able to work overtime and be available for standby duties
• Proficiency in Microsoft office package e. Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint
• A valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Previous acting experience as a 9.2 appointment, Electrical role
• Working knowledge of SAP and Isometrix
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Plant Artisan in the relevant trade
• SANS 10142 qualification
• A minimum of 4 years’ MV switching
• Sound knowledge of Plant and Stockyard Electrical equipment

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents.
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application.
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets.
• All applicants are thanked for their interest.
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful.
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only.

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