Junior Technician (Mining Industry)

Introduction

A well-established mining-industry company is seeking a motivated, hands-on Junior Technician. The role offers a technically minded person the opportunity to develop skills while assisting with maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for mining equipment and systems in the Northern Cape/Kuruman area.

Hardware Management

• Review hardware effectiveness and identify inactive hardware requiring repair or replacement.
• Undertake scheduled inspections of Optimizer Lite hardware.
• Inspect hardware and assess whether it should be repaired or replaced.
• Install, de-install, or oversee installation and decommissioning of hardware.
• Test installation effectiveness and diagnose hardware malfunctions.
• Clearly mark and package removed units for reuse.
• Train attendants and equipment operators.
• Maintain health and safety compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric or Grade 12 certificate.
• Relevant technical qualification, such as N3-N6, a trade certificate, or a diploma in mechanical, electrical, or mining engineering.
• Code B driver's licence.
• Health and safety certification such as SAMTRAC, NOSA, First Aid, Firefighting, or HIRA.

Technical Competencies

Hard skills: Equipment maintenance and repair, instrumentation and calibration, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, technical drawing and schematic reading, testing procedures, and safe tool handling.

Process knowledge: Equipment operation, machinery maintenance, Optimizer Lite, data logging, preventative and reactive maintenance, plant-processing flow, HSE standards, shift handovers, breakdown reporting, root-cause analysis, and stock and spares usage.

Technologies: PLC and SCADA systems, diagnostic tools, digital work-order systems, calibration software, two-way radios and dispatch systems, safety-management software, and industrial IoT interfaces.