Stope Serviceman

2 weeks ago


Thabazimbi Limpopo, South Africa De Beers Group of Companies Full time

Company Description
- The Stope Serviceperson is responsible to work in the operational stopes and development ends to maintain machinery and equipment for production.

**Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.**

Anglo American aims to lead the future of mining. Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we strive to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives".

**Platinum**

**Job Description**:

- Your day-to-day duties will include:

- Receive and follow instructions from Engineering Foreman/Artisan
- Perform necessary maintenance and repair work on equipment
- Perform basic fault-finding activities on defective units and maintenance actions
- Request equipment and stock requisitions required
- Completing job cards and description of work and spares used
- Perform dismantling, repair, re-assembly and installation tasks
- Report any malfunctioning to Engineering Foreman/Artisan
- Complying with maintenance/breakdown schedules
- Completing role administration requirements
- Comply with Operational Risk Management Programme - (A1 Safety)
- Follow work instructions to set standards and procedures
- Ensure proper communication of the required work
- Ensure that material is not wasted
- Ensure that all required tools, material and spares are available to perform tasks
- Communicate to engineering personnel any unexpected problems
- Report to Engineering Foreman/Artisan when task complete
- Accompany and support Engineering Foreman/Artisan when inspecting work
- Complying with maintenance schedules
- Compiling accurate shift and work order reports
- Completing and signing off allocated work orders
- Completing job cards and description of work and spares used
- Participating in meetings
- Compiling safety, injury, risk and incident reports
- Assisting during breakdowns or emergencies

**This role is in the Engineering Department at a band C1 level reporting to the Engineering Foreman.**
- Qualifications
- Certified Competent as a Stope Serviceman (UG hard rock)
- 18 months’ previous experience as Engineering Repairperson Assistant Multi Discipline/ Assistant
- Experience as a Stope Serviceman would be an advantage
- Code 8 driver’s license

Additional Information
- Standby is compulsory

If successful, you may be required to undergo a Medical Fitness Test

**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.

**What We Offer**

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company - and we’re still growing all the time.

**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