TM3 Foreman

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: July 2025

CLOSING DATE: August 2025

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To supervise TM3 Artisans in the maintenance and repair of trackless mobile machinery inclusive of legal mandatory compliance tests to ensure safe and up-to standard machines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• N3 plus a recognized Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate is essential
• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) is essential
• Computer literacy (MS Office package) is essential
• Acting role as TM3 Foreman would be considered an advantage
• 3-5 years experience as an artisan on underground trackless mobile machinery is essential
• Hydraulics experience would be considered an advantage
• Competent to construct and interpret ISO schematic engineering drawings
• Must maintain a high standard of work and have good organizing and delegate skills
• Must be prepared to work overtime and standby
• Valid Medical Certificate, or medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate is responsible for:

• Maintaining control of Engineering workshops and trackless mobile machinery,
• Attending to callouts with regards to breakdowns
• Conducting on-the-job training and coaching
• Planning and co-ordinate daily, major maintenance and breakdowns of the section
• Issuing of work orders to artisan and attending to all departmental meetings
• Responsible for all department spares and consumable stock control
• Involvement in project work (belt extensions, pipe installation & continuous improvement work
• Enforce compliance with the MHSAct and regulations on my department
• Ensuring that subordinates adhere to all company standards, safe work procedures and compliance to safety.
• Creating and follow up on department purchase requisition orders and also managing departmental costs
• Meeting with suppliers on issues concerning spares, projects & service which is to be done in the mine
• Attending relevant meetings and enforcing discipline in my department
• Identifying new opportunities to improve overall equipment availability and stability of the section

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