Junior Technician

Rite Recruitment

Introduction A well-established and reputable company within the mining industry is currently seeking a motivated and hands-on Junior Technician to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded individual who is eager to develop their skills and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced and challenging environment. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced professionals, assisting with maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support of mining equipment and systems, while ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards. CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCATED IN THE NORTHERN CAPRE / KURUMAN AREA Duties & Responsibilities Hardware Management [new and existing hardware] Review operational effectiveness of hardware and identify inactive hardware requiring immediate action for repair or replacement Undertake scheduled inspections for Optimizer Lite hardware Inspect hardware and assess whether to repair/ replace Install/ De-install/ oversee the installation/ decommissioning of hardware Test the installation effectiveness Diagnose reason for hardware malfunction and report Clearly mark and package the removed unit(s) for reuse Training of attendants and equipment operators Health and Safety compliance Desired Experience & Qualification Matric / Grade 12 Certificate Relevant Technical Qualification (e.g., N3–N6, Trade Certificate, or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering) Drivers Licence – Code B Health and Safety Certification e.g., SAMTRAC, NOSA, First Aid, Firefighting, or HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) HARD SKILLS REQUIRED Equipment Maintenance & Repair Instrumentation & Calibration Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting Technical Drawing & Schematics Reading Testing Procedures Tool Handling & Safety PROCESS KNOWLEDGE Strong mechanical or electrical aptitude Equipment Operation Machinery maintenance Optimizer Lite Solution software Data logging and reporting Mining Equipment Operation Preventative & Reactive Maintenance Plant Processing Flow Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Standards Shift Handover Procedures Breakdown Reporting & Root Cause Analysis Stock & Spares Usage PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES ​​​​​​​PLC & SCADA Systems Diagnostic Tools Digital Work Order Systems Calibration Software Two-Way Radios & Dispatch Systems Safety Management Software Industrial IoT Interfaces Package & Remuneration R30 000.00 Total CTC Interested? Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following documentation: CV Qualifications 2 x most recent payslips Only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be considered If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest.

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Junior Technician

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About this role

Introduction A well-established and reputable company within the mining industry is currently seeking a motivated and hands-on Junior Technician to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded individual who is eager to develop their skills and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced and challenging environment. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced professionals, assisting with maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support of mining equipment and systems, while ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.

CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCATED IN THE NORTHERN CAPRE / KURUMAN AREA

Duties & Responsibilities Hardware Management [new and existing hardware]

Review operational effectiveness of hardware and identify inactive hardware requiring immediate action for repair or replacement Undertake scheduled inspections for Optimizer Lite hardware Inspect hardware and assess whether to repair/ replace Install/ De-install/ oversee the installation/ decommissioning of hardware Test the installation effectiveness Diagnose reason for hardware malfunction and report Clearly mark and package the removed unit(s) for reuse Training of attendants and equipment operators Health and Safety compliance

Desired Experience & Qualification

Matric / Grade 12 Certificate Relevant Technical Qualification (e.g., N3–N6, Trade Certificate, or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering) Drivers Licence – Code B Health and Safety Certification e.g., SAMTRAC, NOSA, First Aid, Firefighting, or HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment)

HARD SKILLS REQUIRED

Equipment Maintenance & Repair Instrumentation & Calibration Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting Technical Drawing & Schematics Reading Testing Procedures Tool Handling & Safety

PROCESS KNOWLEDGE

Strong mechanical or electrical aptitude Equipment Operation Machinery maintenance Optimizer Lite Solution software Data logging and reporting Mining Equipment Operation Preventative & Reactive Maintenance Plant Processing Flow Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Standards Shift Handover Procedures Breakdown Reporting & Root Cause Analysis Stock & Spares Usage

PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES

​​​​​​​PLC & SCADA Systems Diagnostic Tools Digital Work Order Systems Calibration Software Two-Way Radios & Dispatch Systems Safety Management Software Industrial IoT Interfaces

Package & Remuneration R30 000.00 Total CTC

Interested? Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following documentation:

CV Qualifications 2 x most recent payslips

Only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be considered

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest.

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