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Artisan Diesel Mechanic-Wessels Mine

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Date: 11 Nov 2025

Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund. 

South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As an Artisan Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that mining activities are executed in a safe manner as well as operate equipment and tests all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.  

 

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, interpretation of hydraulic diagrams, planned and predictive maintenance;
• Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on machines or equipment;
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment;
• Maintains a clean and safe worksite;
• Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment;
• Coordinates activities associated with trouble-shooting and repairing maintenance equipment.

 

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years technical experience on Cat Underground Mining Equipment (R1700 LHD, AD30 hauler, 320D/M318D Excavator, 428 TLB);
• Experience in performing major rebuilds and or components rebuild will be an added advantage;
• Valid Code 08 Driver’s license is essential.

 

Qualifications for this role are:

• Serious contenders will have a Grade 12 with Mathematics & Science/Technical Drawing or N2 Technical Certificate with a relevant Mechanic Trade Test.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

 

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

 

This advertisement will close on 25 November 2025.