Job Title: Toolmaker

About the Role:

Since 1984, the organization has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of roof support systems and ventilation ducting for the underground mining industry. It prides itself on delivering innovative, safe, and cost-effective products. The company is seeking a qualified Toolmaker to manage essential tool maintenance and servicing. In this role, the successful candidate will apply first-principles toolmaking skills including ensuring clearances, pillar conditioning, and die functionality while operating milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders to support production goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Die Maintenance and Servicing: Perform regular maintenance and servicing on dies, ensuring optimal condition of internals and functionality.
• Production Change Overs: Execute precise tool and die changeovers in accordance with production planning and schedules.
• Section Allocation Management: Manage the specific allocation of dies within the section that require maintenance to ensure production remains on track.
• Continuous Production Support: Provide ongoing die servicing and minor improvements to support the continuous production of mining equipment.

Requirements:

• Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) – Toolmaker.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Practical experience in first-principal toolmaking, specifically maintaining die conditions and clearances.
• Proficiency in operating lathes, milling machines, and surface grinding equipment.
• The ability to identify and implement minor die developments and improvements.

Job Title: Field Technician

About the Role

This company is a specialist provider of safety and monitoring solutions to the mining industry and has established itself as a respected leader in the sector since 1995. The company is seeking a dedicated Field Technician to maintain, repair, and improve equipment to ensure the highest levels of reliability and performance. In this role, the successful candidate will work in mine site conditions, including both underground and surface applications, and will be a key part of a team committed to technological innovation and world-class safety standards.

This position requires physical effort and a willingness to work shifts and after-hours as needed. The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical troubleshooting of equipment while adhering strictly to high quality and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Installation and Maintenance: Perform the installation and routine maintenance of equipment to ensure it meets strict performance and quality standards.
• Breakdown Resolution: Respond to and resolve equipment breakdowns timeously and effectively to minimize operational downtime.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Conduct complex troubleshooting and repairs on specialized mining equipment to improve reliability.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain efficient verbal and written communication with clients and management, providing regular updates and recommendations for improvements.
• Administrative Documentation: Ensure the accurate and timeous completion and submission of all required documentation, including orders, reports, and vehicle logs.
• Safety and Quality Compliance: Adhere strictly to all company and mine-specific safety, health, environment, and quality policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12 qualification.
• Red Seal qualification as a Millwright or in Electrical.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Field Service role.
• Extensive experience within the mining industry and specific product knowledge.
• Strong customer service focus and efficient communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical work in demanding mine environments and work shifts/after-hours.
• Technical knowledge in equipment repair and a commitment to teamwork and knowledge sharing.

Job Title: Turner Machinist

About the Role:

This company is an industry leader in coal and biomass milling plant solutions, providing a full value chain from design to installation. The company is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Turner Machinist to produce high-quality components for critical energy projects, including work related to major power stations. In this role, the successful candidate will be part of a dynamic operations team focused on enhancing the reliability of essential power assets through precision manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup and Operation: Sets up and operates conventional lathes or boring mills to perform precise operations such as turning, facing, threading, and drilling.
• Technical Drawing Interpretation: Analyses technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders to determine the necessary machining steps for each component.
• Precision Quality Control: Measures and inspects finished products using precision instruments like micrometres and callipers to ensure they meet engineering specifications.
• Equipment Maintenance: To perform routine maintenance on machinery and tools to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Production Documentation: Maintains accurate records of all production activities and completes necessary job documentation efficiently.
• Safety and Collaboration: Adheres to strict safety protocols while collaborating with engineers and quality control personnel to resolve any machining issues.

Requirements

• Fitter and Turner: Red Seal Qualification.
• Technical Proficiency Skilled in the use of manual lathe machines and proficient in reading complex technical blueprints.
• Experience of a minimum of 3 years as a Turner or Machinist in a manufacturing or engineering environment is beneficial.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

Job Title: EC&I Technician / EC&I Engineer

About the Role

The company is seeking a highly skilled professional to join a leading mid-tier mining and materials group. The organisation is a key supplier of construction materials, industrial minerals, and bulk commodities, operating across a wide geographic footprint. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting electrical, control, and instrumentation systems across more than 140 sites, with a focus on both brownfield and greenfield developments.

The ideal candidate will be driven to make a genuine impact and add value to a team committed to excellence. The role involves ensuring optimal plant performance and safety through innovative design, rigorous inspections, and expert project management. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design and Implementation: Develop and execute electrical and instrumentation solutions for various plant projects, including MCC upgrades and the modernisation of equipment.
• Technical Inspections and Audits: Conduct thorough MCC audits and site inspections to provide technical support and ensure all systems meet required standards.
• Advanced Fault Finding: Utilise expert knowledge to diagnose and resolve complex issues within electrical systems, instrumentation, and PLC hardware.
• Project Management: Lead and manage projects from the initial concept through to completion, overseeing both greenfield and brownfield developments.
• Operational Technical Support: Assist plant operations by providing troubleshooting expertise, problem-solving, and ongoing technical advice to maintain efficiency.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive reports and documentation regarding system performance, audit results, and site inspections.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with senior engineering staff and diverse teams to ensure all project objectives and safety standards are met.
• Autonomous Work Management: Operate as a self-managed professional, capable of working unsupervised while handling various competing priorities.

Requirements

• Red Seal: Electrical or Millwright.
• Advanced experience working with both Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) electrical systems.
• Extensive expertise in instrumentation and PLC hardware fault finding.
• Proven track record in managing project solutions, such as plant equipment modernisation.
• Demonstrated experience in executing brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Willingness to travel to various sites as required by the role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A firm commitment to safety protocols and continuous operational improvement.

Job Posting Template

Job Title:
Senior Fitter and turner

Location:
Boshoek , North West

Industry:
Heavy Equipment Workshop

Total Cost to Company (CTC) + Benefits:
45000

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be based in a workshop environment responsible for the machining, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of components used in drilling and heavy-duty equipment.

This role requires a highly skilled Fitter & Turner with strong machining ability and experience working to precise tolerances. The position involves both the manufacturing of new components and the refurbishment of existing parts to support the maintenance and overhaul of specialised equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Machining & Fabrication: Operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and grinders to manufacture and modify metal components to precise specifications
• Component Refurbishment: Repair and recondition worn or damaged parts used in heavy equipment and machinery
• Assembly & Installation: Fit and assemble mechanical components and machinery according to technical drawings and specifications
• Maintenance & Repairs: Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems, including hydraulic and pneumatic components
• Precision Measurement & Quality Control: Use measuring instruments (micrometers, verniers, gauges) to ensure correct tolerances, clearances, and fits
• Technical Interpretation: Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Workshop Support: Assist with breakdown repairs and urgent component manufacturing to support equipment uptime
• Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe and organised working environment in line with workshop standards
• Documentation & Reporting: Record work completed, measurements, and maintenance activities accurately

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) – Fitter & Turner
• Minimum 3–5 years’ post-trade experience
• Strong experience in machining (lathe & milling essential)
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and precision measurements
• Experience in component manufacturing and refurbishment

Job Posting Template

Job Title:
Diesel Mechanic (Engine Rebuild Specialist)

Location:
Boshoek , North west

Industry:
Heavy Equipment Workshop (Drilling & Mining Equipment Support)

Total Cost to Company (CTC) + Benefits:
R45000

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be based in a workshop environment responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of diesel-powered equipment used in drilling and mining operations.

This role focuses on supporting operational equipment through preventative maintenance and major repairs, including full engine rebuilds. The position is ideally suited to a hands-on Diesel Mechanic with strong technical ability and experience working on heavy-duty machinery and engines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostics and fault finding on diesel engines and associated mechanical systems
• Carry out preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on heavy equipment
• Strip, inspect, and rebuild diesel engines, including Deutz 912/913 series engines
• Recondition and replace engine components such as pistons, liners, bearings, and seals
• Assemble engines and components according to required specifications and tolerances
• Conduct general workshop repairs on mechanical systems including brakes, steering, and auxiliary components
• Maintain accurate job cards and service records
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards within the workshop
• Communicate repair requirements and feedback to internal teams

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) – Diesel Mechanic
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience
• Strong mechanical fault-finding ability