Supervisor Eng Fitter SR GRP
South Deep, South Africa, 1780
Farm Modderfontein,
Old Vereeniging Road,
Westonaria, 1779
PO Box 57,
Westonaria, 1780
South Africa
Tel +27 11 411 1000
Dir +27 11 411 1797
Fax +27 11 411 1588 www.goldfields.com
South Deep is recruiting!
This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.
At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.
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POSITION: |
Supervisor Engineering Fitter |
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JOB GRADING: |
C-Upper |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Metallurgical Plant |
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SITE: |
South Deep Gold Mine |
The Supervisor Engineering Fitter will be responsible for ensuring the maintenance and reliability of plant equipment in line with site standards and manufacturer specifications. This includes overseeing preventative maintenance, addressing equipment failures, driving quality improvement initiatives, fostering effective team management and controlling the section's budget to enhance operational efficiency and equipment performance.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Relevant Trade Test certificate
- Supervisory (Foreman) Certificate
- Minimum 5 years’ working experience in a Metallurgical Plant with at least 2 years’ experience on a Supervisory level
- Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment
Key Competencies:
- Proven safety leadership capability with established safety campaign delivery record
- Accomplished frontline team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration
- Effective communicator with sound spoken and written English communication skills
- Proven track record of applying initiative, being a self-starter and work independently
- Advanced knowledge of mills, pumps, kilns, gearboxes, thickeners, and conveyor belt maintenance.
- Advanced knowledge of chemicals and their risk and hazards management procedures during maintenance i.e. cyanide, caustic, lime, hydrochloric acid, etc
- Knowledge of Backfill Plant operations and maintenance requirements
- Knowledge of tailings storage facilities operations and maintenance requirements
- Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act as well as the Minerals Act
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the Health and Safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in the planning and execution of operational activities
- Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by participating in and contributing to operational safety campaigns, applying relevant legislative, operational and safe work standards and regulations and, instituting and monitoring appropriate remedial actions as required
- Maintain effective people management practices by ensuring that team roles and competencies are clearly defined, and that effective team delivery is maintained through managing workload, assigning tasks and reviewing/ recognising outputs of team members
- Partner with operational Planned Maintenance and Asset Management teams to refine, implement and execute equipment-specific planned and preventative maintenance strategies
- Ensure the maintenance of plant equipment adheres to site-specific standards and manufacturer specifications
- Proactively monitor and address premature equipment failures, ensuring timely interventions to minimise downtime and disruptions, while overseeing quality repairs and enforcing compliance with standards
- Perform detailed quality inspections of plant equipment, develop remedial action plans, and ensure equipment availability
- Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and equipment reliability, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Conduct and submit Planned Task Observations (PTOs) as per the established schedule
- Effectively manage the section's budget to ensure optimal resource allocation
Closing Date: 21 January 2025
Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.
Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment
NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting