ASSMANG Vacancies

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Bursars 2026

Position Summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

Job category: Other: Matriculants/Graduate/No Experience

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Open to All

Introduction

ASSMANG Pty Ltd – Manganese Division, Black Rock Mine Operations situated 80km North-West of Kuruman in the Northern Cape is offering bursary opportunities for the 2026 academic year which is inclusive of tuition fees, accommodation, laptop and prescribed books. The closing date for applications will be Thursday, 12 December 2025.

Job description

The Bursary 2026 Programme will be for the following fields of study:

→ Mining Engineering (2) – (Bachelor of Technology: Mining
Engineering / Advanced Diploma: Mining Engineering /Bachelor of Science: Mining Engineering)

→ Mechanical Engineering (1) – (Bachelor of Technology: Mechanical Engineering / Advanced Diploma: Mechanical
Engineering / Bachelor of Science Engineering)

→ Electrical Engineering Heavy Current (1) – (Bachelor of Technology: Electrical Engineering / Advanced Diploma:
Electrical Engineering / Bachelor of Science Engineering)

→ Industrial Engineering (1) – (Bachelor of Technology: Industrial Engineering / Advanced Diploma: Industrial
Engineering / Bachelor of Science Engineering)

→ Metallurgical Engineering (2) – (BSC or BTech Degree in Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering

→ Mine Survey (2) – (Bachelor of Mine Surveying / Advanced Diploma: Mine Surveying)

→ Occupational Hygiene (2) – (Bachelor of Technology: Occupational Hygiene / Advanced Diploma or Degree in
Environmental Health Science)

→ Geology (1) – (Bachelor of Technology: Geology / Advanced Diploma: Geology)

→ Information Technology (1) – Bachelor of Technology: Information Technology / Bachelor of Science Information
Technology / Advanced Diploma: Information Technology)

Minimum requirements

Selection Criteria:

1. Matriculants:

• Must be a South African citizen between the ages of 18-35 years.
• The minimum qualifying level for Matriculants is a Bachelor pass / University exemption in the final-year examination.
• Preference is given to learners who have University acceptance for the new academic year 2025 within the specified fields of study mentioned.
• Applicants already receiving a bursary or financial aid from another institution will not be considered.

2. University Students:

• Must be a South African citizen between the ages of 18-35 years.
• Enrolled in full-time studies at a South African University or University of Technology.
• Applicants who are currently enrolled in a field of study specified above.
• Sound academic record with an average B-symbol and pass mark for all subjects, including final-year examination results plus admission to the University.

4. Appointment notes:

• Preference is given to learners from a disadvantaged background in the local communities within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality and persons living with disability.
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview and psychometric evaluation.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in CV’s.
• Contractual obligations will be communicated upon appointment.

5. Documents to be submitted as part of the application:

• An updated CV.
• Recent academic record as well as an academic record of years of
  study completed (where applicable) OR
•  Matric or Grade 11 school report with University acceptance.
• Proof of current registration at the University or University of Technology OR Proof of having completed Matric (Grade 12).
• Certified copy of South African ID.
• Proof of residential address

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Auto Electrician

Position Summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

Job category: Artisan (Red Seal)

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Open to All

Level: Skilled

Introduction

ASSMANG Pty Ltd requires the services of an Auto Electrician at their Black Rock Mine Operations situated 80km North-West of Kuruman in the Northern Cape. The closing date for applications will be Wednesday, 17 December 2025.

Job description

To perform technical repairs and maintain electrical wiring and electronic components of support vehicle and earth moving equipment.

Minimum requirements

• Certificate: Grade 12 (Required)
• Certificate: N2 with Trade Test Auto Electrician (Required)
• Driver’s License: Code B/EB (Required)
• Dover B symbol (Required)
• Qualification Condonement will apply to internal – NC Assmang employees

Experience and Requirements:

• 3 Years post apprenticeship as an Auto Electrician in heavy industrial, mining or plant environment.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Perform asset care activities as required to EAMS system including accurate, timeous feedback and documentation to all stakeholders.
• To maintain, install do diagnostics and repair auto electrical equipment as per planned maintenance and break down work orders, consider direct environment risks.
• Complete daily inspection checklist for tools, equipment and work areas.
• Obtain information, check for accuracy and capture data.
• Comply with disciplinary, behavioural rules and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessment in own area of work and within span of control.
• Comply with safety, health and environmental standards.
• Identify and report unsafe and hazardous situations in work area.
• Comply with quality standards and deliver in a manner that support and meet operational quality standards.
• Report problems and make recommendations to supervisors.
• Consider direct environment risks.
• Maintain workshop area, equipment, tools and toolbox.
• Perform instructions as per work orders and job cards.

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Diesel Mechanic

Position Summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

Job category: Artisan (Red Seal)

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Open to All

Level: Skilled

Introduction

ASSMANG Pty Ltd requires the services of Diesel Mechanic at their Black Rock Mine Operations situated 80km North-West of Kuruman in the Northern Cape. The closing date for applications will be Wednesday, 17 December 2025.

Job description

Maintain, diagnose, identify and repair diesel machines.

Minimum requirements

• Certificate: Grade 12 (Required)
• Certificate: N2 with Trade Test Diesel Mechanic (Required).
• Driver’s License: Code B/EB (Required).
• Dover B symbol (Required).
• Qualification Condonement will apply to internal – NC Assmang employees

Experience and Requirements:

• 3 Years post apprenticeship as a Diesel Mechanic in heavy industrial, mining or plant environment.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Perform asset care activities as required to EAMS system including accurate and timeous feedback and documentation to all stakeholders.
• Obtain information, check for accuracy and capture data. File documents per procedure.
• Comply with disciplinary and behavioural rules and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessment in own area of work and within span of control.
• Know and exercise the basic principles of safety and mining. Comply with safety, health and environmental standards. Identify and report unsafe and hazardous situations in work area. Participate in safety meetings. Take care of your own safety and the safety of fellow employees.
• Comply with Quality standards and deliver in a manner that support and meet operational quality standards.
• Contribute to team performance.
• Complete daily inspection checklists for tools, equipment and work areas. Report problems and make recommendations to Supervisors.
• Maintain workshop and assets namely work areas, equipment, tools and toolbox. Perform instructions as per work orders and job cards. Cleaning and lubricating bearings and other moving parts. Fits, maintains, services and repairs the mechanical equipment.
• Maintain, install, do diagnostics and repair mechanical equipment and vehicles per planned maintenance and break down work orders. Consider the direct risks of the environment.
• Participate in change initiatives and provide feedback on resistance.
• Propose ideas or practical improvements relevant to tasks. Participate in improvement initiatives.
• Participate in planning process for section. Execute plans within standard.

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