Assmang (Pty) Ltd Khumani Mine is one of the major Iron Ore producers in South Africa with a wellestablished overseas market. The Khumani Mine is situated approximately 29 km from Kathu next to the N14 in the Southern Kalahari. Khumani Mine invites highly skilled, motivated and dedicated individuals who would like to be part of this exciting mine and who would like to make use of this unique opportunity to grow and develop within the company to apply for the following position:
BOILERMAKER
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO WIM (WOMEN IN MINING) APPLICANTS
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
Grade 10 (Essential)
Grade 12 (Recommended)
Trade Test (Boilermaker) (Essential)
o Preference will be given to MQA qualified artisans
Minimum of N2 Theoretical Engineering Certificate (Essential)
Experience
Minimum of two (2) years operational heavy Boilermaker / Plater / Welder experience post qualifying
as an artisan (Essential)
Minimum of five (5) years operational Mining / Plant maintenance experience (Recommended)
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Equipment
o Maintain the following equipment in a production environment:
Gyratory and Cone Crusher (dismantle and replace components excluding
mechanical drive components)
Vibrating screens (dismantle and replace components excluding motors and
exciters)
Stackers (structural, chutes and liners repairs)
Reclaimers (structural, chutes and liner repairs)
Fabricate and repair bases and guards
De-grit Cyclones (dismantles and assembles)
Vibrating Feeders (dismantle and repair structures and liners)
Apron Feeders (dismantle and repair structures and liners)
Pipes, bends, reducers, collection tanks (fabrication and replacement)
Ad-hoc fabrications and repair work as per work order and or drawings
Equipment training
o Successfully complete all Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Training required
Planning
o Ability to plan own workload and resource requirements
Company policies and procedures
o Working knowledge of all COP’s and SOP’s applicable to own area of responsibility
Tools
o DC and AC welding
o Plasma cutters
o TIG / MIG welding
SHERQ
o Successfully completed SHERQ induction
o Working knowledge of all SHERQ related policies
Other Requirements
A valid code EB driver’s licence
Physical requirements
o Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
o Hot work (heat generated during work undertaken)
Medically fit for duty
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
To plan and execute fabrication, erection, modification of and repairs to plant and equipment which
includes steel structures, bins, containers, tanks, pipes, etc, which includes but not limited to:
o Work order execution
o Quality assurance
o Continuous improvement
o SHERQ adherence and compliance in own area of work
o Work Ethics
Appointment: Remuneration will be based on a competitive all-inclusive flexible package.
Housing: The Company encourages private home ownership, but the allocation thereof is subject to
the rules of the iKhaya Housing Policy
The successful incumbent will be appointed subject to being certified medically fit as per the Mine Health and
Safety Act 29/1996 and meeting the requirements of the Company’s Code of Practice – Minimum standards
of fitness to perform work at a Mine. He/she may also undergo a psychometric assessment.
The abovementioned position is C2 on the Paterson band grading system. The successful candidate that
conforms to all said requirements and experience will be appointed on this grading. Should the successful
candidate not conform with all said requirements and experience, but are nonetheless regarded as suitable
for appointment to the position, he/she will be appointed on a lower more appropriate grading, until
successful achievement of required competencies and skills.
Interested applicants are requested to submit their CV’s, together with certified copies of qualifications, to:
HR Administration Office
Assmang (Pty) Ltd Khumani Mine
Private Bag X503
Kathu 8446 or
Fax to 086-407-0666 for Attention HR Administration or
e-mail to: applications@assmang.co.za
Please make sure your curriculum vitae is in correct PDF or Word format – NO password protected /
zipped or download material
Please be advised that short listed candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in CV’s.
Applications close on: 04 February 2022