ARTISAN DIESEL MECHANIC – KHOEMACAU COPPER MINING

WE ARE BUILDING A LEGACY!
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!!
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES WITH KHOEMACAU COPPER MINING FOR
THE POSITION OF ARTISAN DIESEL MECHANIC

We are looking for suitably qualified, highly motivated, talented, innovative, hands on, dynamic team player capable of working both collaboratively and independently with a high level of integrity, strong commitment, and desire to deliver operational excellence through Zero Harm. This position is based at the Mine Site located between Maun and Sehithwa in Ngamiland, therefore, you must still enjoy getting out on site and have the enthusiasm and interest to work in a remote location and in a multicultural work environment. Only Botswana citizens may apply.
While developing the first fully mechanised underground mine in Botswana, we offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, great culture, good benefits, a competitive salary, and family friendly rosters. Suitably qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Deadline for Submission: 31st August 2023. Please note that review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
ARTISAN DIESEL MECHANIC

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

The role is responsible for maintaining, installing, and commissioning the machinery and equipment to an agreed standard in the area of responsibility and servicing for mobile and gen-set equipment.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: You will be responsible for:

⦁ Diagnosing problems and assessing requirements, inter alia, spares, consumables, labour, tools in time to ensure availability.
⦁ Maintaining equipment using appropriate maintenance technologies to ensure optimum availability of equipment/ machines in the designated section, taking cognisance of standard operating procedures, safety directives and standards.
⦁ Performing over-inspections on tasks completed by apprentices, semi­skilled workers and artisan helpers and operatives, providing guidance if required and ensuring work quality.
⦁ Carrying out project related work according to set standards, plans and scheduled targets.
⦁ Carrying out and observing all associated operational procedures
⦁ Adhering to performance standards for service and service level contracts (SLCs)
⦁ Resolving all service problems and queries with customers and internal departments or functions
⦁ Taking cognisance of, adheres to and promotes Corporate Governance and Company policies and procedures relating to inter alia; safety, health, environmental, risk and security issues.
⦁ Attending to Breakdowns and emergencies as required
⦁ Ensuring that material, spares and equipment are available as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:

⦁ Olevel/BGCSE or equivalent
⦁ Recognised 4 year Trade Apprenticeship (NCC) in diesel mechanic/heavy plant or equivalent
⦁ Successful completion of a recognised Artisan Development Programme (ADP)
⦁ 4 years post qualification experience.
⦁ Valid drivers license