Come and join this dedicated team as our Engineering Assistant. The Engineering Assistant provides a pool of support of basic discipline specific engineering, technical skills and is required to support all the Engineering Foreman/Artisan to whom the individual is allocated to perform low complexity high volume work.
By looking after our assets, youll become an asset too.
Number of positions : 1
Location of positions: Waterval Smelter
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.
Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the worlds leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world from vehicle fuel cells to jewelry; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.
Job Description
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Good House keeping
- Material & workshop machinery & equipment control
- Use of Engineering tools
- Loading, dispatching material & equipment to work sites
- Provides assistance to all trades (Artisans) with activities within and without the team.
- Ensure tool availability
- Follow work instructions
- Ensure proper understanding of the required actions
- Apply recognized work and safety standards
- Ensure that members work together as a team while completing tasks
- Ensure that tasks are completed to required quality standards
- Ensure that material is not unnecessarily wasted
- Ensure that all required tools, material and spares are available to perform tasks
- Communication to artisans any unexpected problems
- Effective two way communication with team members
- Help operational employees to maintain equipment in area of responsibility
- Accompany artisan when inspecting and completing tasks
- Promote safety awareness by reminding team members to follow work procedures and identifying unsafe work practices
- Report any safety related issues to the artisan or full time safety rep
Qualifications
- Grade 12 Maths and Science.
- Internal IDC to develop individual through ABET, NCOR, NTC1.
- At least a minimum of 1 year's plant experience will be advantageous
- Communication in English
- A valid drivers license will be advantageous
Who We Are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.
As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.
What We Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, youll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. Were a large, successful multinational company and were still growing all the time.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How To Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process
Closing date: 4 March 2025
