Winding Engine Driver X2

Requisition Number: WPL 0050396

Reference: WPL AD0004596

Type of employment: Permanent

Location: Operating Segment Platinum Marikana

Function: Engineering

Job Grading: C3

Your manager should be aware of and support your application. Pre-screening and psychometric evaluation may form part of the selection process. Short listed candidates will be requested to attend a panel interview. Applicants who receive no response to their applications within 14 days my consider their application for the position to be unsuccessful.

Sibanye-Stillwater is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Group, in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan. Reasonable Accommodations will be made to enable suitably qualified persons with disabilities equal access to employment as set out in the Sibanye-Stillwater Disability Policy.

Minimum Required Qualification:

• NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate for Adults).
• Recognised Winding Engine Driver certificate as issued by the DMR.
• Valid Winding Engine Certificate issued by the DMR

The Appointee should:

• Medical fit to work in the specific business area

Advantageous Qualifications:

• At least 1-2 years’ experience as a Winding Engine Driver on AC and DC machines (including Koepe winders) or Proof of Competence for newly qualified WED

Key Responsibilities:

• Attendance & Competence Reliability • Adhere to working schedules which include overtime and standby. • Complete and pass assessments and medical screening as per schedules. Operational functionality • Physically operate the winding engine to hoist and lower men, materials and ore in the shaft in compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act chapter 16 and compliance to the SPG (Standards, Procedures and Guidelines) • Performing non routine work on the winders with engineering teams I.E changing of conveyances, cutting front ends cutting back ends and shaft repairs. • Identifying electrical and/or mechanical faults picked up during operation of winding plant and reporting to responsible artisans and foreman’s. • Identify operational problems and emergencies and act in accordance with specified requirements within area of responsibility • Operate winding engine both AC and DC winders • Assume responsibility for logbook and the completion there of • Be conversant with the Mine Health and Safety Act and any applicable Company or management instructions • Reset automatic hoist when trip-outs occur to ensure a minimum delay in hoisting time • Record conditions of winding engine daily and complete driver’s logbook as required • List stoppages and callouts and reasons daily • Perform other tasks as allocated by the supervisor with in his/her area of responsibility. • Assist engineering team with all legal inspections required on the winding engine including dailies, weeklies, the engineer trips and shaft examinations
• Legal Compliance • Adhere to regulations and special instructions (site specific). • Identification and reporting of non-compliance incidents. • Identify hazards and take remedial measures to prevent accidents/ incidents in during winding operations. • Use signals in an appropriate manner. • Participate and assist during audits conducted on machinery. • Adhere to rules and regulations as set out in the MHS Act. • Adhere to any special instructions issued by the responsible engineer. Reporting & Administration • Report all incidents and/or accidents pertaining to the winder and/or shaft to the responsible Section Engineer and foreman. • Complete relevant documentation required. Stakeholder Relations • Maintaining relationships with stakeholders • Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders. Financial Management Cost Savings: • Adhering to cost saving and cash conservation initiatives. • Ensuring efficient operation of winding plant in order to save cost on maintenance and utilities where possible. Building a values-based organisational culture • Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment. ESG Compliance • Align to international responsible mining principles. • SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs). • SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative. • US PGM Operations: Enhance together for ICCM principles. SHE Compliance • Maintain and comply with SHERQ standards within the work environment. • Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks. • Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. SHE Management: • Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department. Focus on safe production & operational excellence • Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence • Improve our position on global industry cost curve People Management • Provide coaching and on-the-job training to peer/reporting staff. • Manage performance and development of peer/reporting staff. • Inspire team members towards high performance.

HR Contact Person: Chenel Ferreira

Recruitment Person: Meyer Crathorne

Recruiter’s contact number: 0145712000

NB: Kindly note that the operation’s HR personnel will assist internal applicants, should the need arise.

End Date: 01 Dec 2023 South African Standard Time

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