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A job opportunity
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Located within the Limpopo and North West Provinces of South Africa with our Head Office based in the business hub of Rosebank in Johannesburg
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General Engineering Specialist (TMM)
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 Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: 5557
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Located within the Limpopo and North West Provinces of South Africa with our Head Office based in the business hub of Rosebank in Johannesburg
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Employment Equity:
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Historically disadvantaged South Africans will be given preference.
Siyanda Bakgatla Mine shall apply the affirmative action principals as set out in the Employment Equity Policy.
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Requirements:
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1. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
- The General Engineering Specialist (TMM) Underground is a 2.6.1 appointment in terms of the MHS Act and is responsible for providing TMM and engineering operational service to the Declines Resident engineer, with a year planning horizon. The role ensures effective and safe Management, overseeing and maintenance of mining / engineering TMM equipment and engineering activities within the mining operation
2. WORK OF ROLE
- Support the Section Engineer in developing an operational plan for the year to facilitate the achievement of throughput objectives
- Undertake to plan, up to 1-2 years ahead, the budget requirements according to the planned maintenance schedules verses operational targets
- Liaise with the Section Engineer regarding daily, weekly, and monthly progress to plan, budget, TMM and employees’ resources
- Review operational plan and re-assign targets and objectives to subordinates
- Manage people development processes
- Management of operational performance
- Workforce and equipment planning management
- Plan daily, weekly, and monthly work requirements and priorities
- Ensure that engineering administration requirements are complied with
- Ensure that technical data is accurate
- Comply with Environmental Policies
- Identifying, planning and execution of all strategic projects
- Execute SHERQ programs
- Provide input into functional planning
- Ensure continuous improvement of availability, MTBF/MTTR
- Ensure efficient use of water, lubricants, Oil, and fuel/ Diesel management
- Ensure spares/ major components availability to improve equipment performance, availability and reduce downtime
3. QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 12
- Trade Qualification
- Trade Certificate as Diesel Mechanic or Auto Electrician or Millwright
- National N6 Certificate in Engineering Studies (Required)
- Certificate in Basic Rigging and Working on Heights (Advantageous).
4. EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years’ post trade qualifications and a minimum of 5 years’ experience as Senior Engineering Foreman
- Five (5) Years Management Experience (Required)
- Eight (8) Years Maintenance or Engineering Services Experience Within a Mining TMM Environment (Required)
- Valid Code B Driving License (Required)
5. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Manufacturing knowledge (Platework /Machining/Fitting)
- Mechanical and structural drawing understanding
- Service environment
- English literate
- Behavioral Competencies: Business Acumen, Leadership Skills, Relationship Building Skills, Results Driven and Change Leadership Skills
- System Skills: Electronic Document Management System, Enterprise Resource Planning System, Information Management Systems, Microsoft Office, Production Performance Management System (PPMIS) and SHERQ Systems
- Legal Requirements: Legal Appointment 2.6.1.
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Remuneration:
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Market Related
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Starting Date:
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4/8/2026 12:00:00 AM
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PLEASE NOTE
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- Closing date: 4/15/2026 12:00:00 AM
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Please note that Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine does not at any time require any form of payment for recruitment purposes. If you are approached in this regard, report the incident immediately via one of the following hotlines.
Toll Free: 0800 335 055 or Email: siyandaplatinum@tip-offs.com |
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