The role of the Maintenance Operator Grade 2, is to Safely replace, install, repair, and maintain various less complicated plant equipment and machinery according to maintenance standards and practices.

By looking after our assets, you’ll become an asset too.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives”, delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As a Maintenance Operator Gr 2, you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include:

• Safety, Health, and Environment
• Follow all health and safety requirements to ensure a safe work environment.
• Adhere to housekeeping practices to maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) according to safety regulations.
• Perform all work following SHE safety, health, and environment standards.
• Read, sign off, and adhere to all appropriate work instructions and standards.
• Attend safety meetings as instructed to stay up-to-date on safety protocols.
• Keep your allocated area clean and apply good housekeeping practices to ensure a hazard-free environment.
• Apply HIRA/Mini HIRA/SLAM correctly and report safety and health-related issues.
• Ensure that your work practices do not endanger the safety of others.
• Take all necessary safety precautions when working on production equipment.
• Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments, and close-out of Safety Actions.
• Performance and Delivery
• Maintenance Efficiency:
• Execute plant and equipment maintenance preparations and maintenance tasks following SMP (Standard Maintenance Practice).
• Monitor maintenance progress regularly and check preparation activities against planned schedules.
• Report deviations as soon as they occur.
• Equipment and Machinery Maintenance:
• Remove and replace the worn plates.
• Ensure work is executed as per Operating Model standards and procedures.
• Ensure all toolboxes and tools are kept clean and in good condition.
• Ensure proper communication and handover of outstanding tasks between shifts and day-shift teams.
• Assistance:
• Assist with maintenance (changing grease bulkers, diesel nozzles, pipes, etc.).
• Assist Artisans with effective maintenance of equipment and related machinery to ensure optimal utilisation and availability and maximise production and throughput schedules.
• Assist the supervisor and co-workers according to their level/area of competence and follow company policies when instructed or during the responsible person’s absence to ensure the achievement of functional objectives.
• Pre-Shift Inspections:
• Do pre-shift inspections of vehicles, equipment, machines, machine parts, and components to check functionality and safety and prevent asset injuries and damage.
• Ensure that operations occur within prescribed processes, procedures, and standards.
• Continuously observe and monitor equipment/vehicle performance against standards.
• Identify non-conformances or deviations and report these to the direct supervisor to ensure defects are followed up on and attended to.

This role is in Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) Department at a Band J6 reporting to the Supervisor.

• Grade 12 Certificate / N3 Technical
• Drivers License

Experience:

• Understand safety standards applicable to maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of vehicle/equipment components and functionality.
• Ability to interpret and understand detailed component drawings, blueprints, and shop manuals.
• Understand manufacturer standards in a maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures relating to maintenance work

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

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To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of the process