Artisan Fitter
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Business Name
Redpath Mining South Africa (Pty) Ltd – Northam Development
Job TitleArtisan Fitter
Reports ToMechanical Foreman
Nature Of EmploymentFulltime
Minimum RequirementsMatric certificate/ equivalent
Section 13 Trade Test or section 26D as a qualified fitter and or diesel mechanic.
Competent B is advantageous.
Valid Driver’s license
Medically fit to work underground
Experience, Knowledge & SkillsAt least 3 years’ s underground trackless development experience
Working knowledge of the Mine, Health & Safety Act and Regulations
Trackless experience with major OEM (Sandvik, Epiroc and Normet) will be advantageous
Understanding and use of asset management systems
Detail knowledge of hydraulic systems and fault finding
Responsible for inspecting, testing, repairing, maintaining, replacing & commissioning of all mechanical installations, equipment & machinery within your working area
Ensure appropriate usage of machinery, equipment, tools & material
Roles & ResponsibilitiesReport on all incidents and accidents
Risk assessments must be carried out for each task
Ensure tools and equipment are sufficient, in good condition and safe to use
All legal inspections must be carried out according to the time intervals and true reports are recorded in the record book
Report and act on all unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
Be responsible for his/her sub-ordinates, maintenance schedule is to be adhered to.
Ensure that all the spares and tools are available for the service
Ensure that the housekeeping in the workshop/working area is adequate to conduct maintenance work.
CLOSING DATE: 13 October 2026
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