Mining Learnership

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4.
• Valid trade certificate will be advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence will be advantageous.

Essential Experience

• Practical exposure to both mechanical and electrical maintenance work.
• Experience using hand tools and maintenance equipment such as grinders, drills, and spanners.
• Basic troubleshooting ability within electrical and mechanical environments.
• Experience working in physically demanding environments.
• Exposure to maintenance, repair, fabrication, or related technical activities will be advantageous.

Competencies

• Safety awareness
• Accountability and responsibility
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving ability
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Effective communication
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Initiative and self-management
• Quality orientation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in high dust environment
• Ability to work at heights
• Assent and descent stairs at a regular basis

Skills Required
Advantageous:

• Mechanical maintenance support
• Basic electrical maintenance support
• Inspection and maintenance practices
• Equipment and infrastructure maintenance
• Preventative maintenance support

Non-negotiable:

• Fault-finding and troubleshooting
• Safe use of hand and power tools
• Basic welding, cutting, and grinding skills
• Understanding of health and safety requirements
• Ability to read and follow work instructions

Key Responsibilities

• Assist artisans with preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Support electrical maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Assist with mechanical repairs, installations, and equipment servicing.
• Participate in inspections of silos, structures, valves, chutes, and related infrastructure.
• Perform cutting, grinding, fabrication, and basic welding activities where trained and authorised.
• Assist with the assembly and fitting of mechanical components.
• Support troubleshooting and basic fault-finding activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
• Travel to various VKB and silo sites to support maintenance activities and emergency repairs.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Work closely with maintenance teams and operational personnel during repairs and installations.
• Complete assigned work according to quality standards and supervisor instructions.
• Participate in technical training and development opportunities.

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