Ekapa is situated in Kimberley in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, near the Free State border. Ekapa Mining is the 100% owner of Ekapa Resources and Ekapa Minerals. Ekapa Resources is the owner of the underground mining rights and Ekapa Minerals is the owner of the surface mining rights. It is operated as one entity and comprises five units, namely Joint Shaft, Wesselton, Combined Treatment Plant (CTP), Surface Mining and Services and Support.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Investigate, diagnose, and perform trade-related maintenance and repairs on equipment/machinery in accordance with sound engineering practices and equipment specifications.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnose faults and perform maintenance of machines and breakdowns
• Report defects and breakdowns to Foreman
• Develop, improve, construct, and install related equipment for safe operation.
• Repair equipment and machinery according to maintenance standard
• Ensure compliance to Statutory requirements, Policies, Procedures and Code of Practice
• Communicate with clients and supervisors regarding maintenance activities and equipment availability
• Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedure
• Perform inspections in accordance with Mine Health and Safety Act and OEM specifications
• Maintain and create job cards for unscheduled maintenance
• Supervise Engineering Assistants
• Responsible for trade related administration
• Perform Risk Assessments
• Training & Development: Conduct on-the-job training for apprentices, sharing expertise and ensuring adherences to best practices

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Fitter Trade Certificate
• 3 years post Apprenticeship/Qualification experience
• 3 years’ experience in a Process Plant Environment
• Valid driver’s license (EB)
• Documentation: Candidates with a QCTO (Section 26D) Trade Test must submit a statement of results from an accredited MQA trade test centre and evidence of training conducted at a technical centre (e.g., Portfolio of Evidence, Logbooks). Applications without these documents will not be considered.
• Non-Consideration: Candidates with S28 Trade Test certificates from non-mining sector centres will not be considered.

OTHER SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Independent, proactive thinker and can do their own job planning
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• In-depth knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of conveyor belts, pumps, scrubbers, and crushers.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Ekapa is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy; candidates who reside within our host labour sending area or Francis Baard District (proof of residence may be required) and internal candidates. Pre-screening, profile testing, assessments, medical and security clearance form part of the recruitment and selection process and selected candidates meeting the aforementioned criteria will be requested to attend a formal interview.

TO APPLY: Please submit your Curriculum Vitae, SAPS certified qualifications and ID, to ekapa-recruitment1@ekapagroup.com by 15 October 2024. If you are already employed by Ekapa, please also submit an authorised Internal Application Form.  

If you have not heard from the Company within 30 days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Correspondence from the Company will be limited to short-listed candidates only. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position. Ekapa does not accept any form of payment for recruitment purposes