Xivono Mining is offering five (5) Engineering Apprenticeship opportunities in the following trades:

• Electrician
• Millwrights
• Fitters
• Instrumentation
• Boilermaker

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for the apprenticeship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A minimum qualification of N2/Matric with Mathematics and Science and two relevant Trade-related subjects (with at least 50% in each subject); OR
• NCV Level 4 with 7 subjects (including Mathematics and Science) with a minimum of 50% per subject.
• Medically fit for the mining environment.
• Practical and logical mindset with an interest in equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Attending to mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical breakdowns.
• Conducting regular inspections and maintenance of equipment.
• Fault-finding and troubleshooting on DCS, PLCs, AC, and DC drives.
• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance as per plant safety regulations.
• Analyzing breakdown causes and implementing solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Reading, interpreting, and understanding electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Assisting in basic rigging and stage crew operations.

Additional Information

• Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• If you do not receive feedback within 21 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Internal candidates must notify their supervisors before applying.

Application Process

• Closing date: 28 February 2025
• To apply, send your CV to: [email protected]

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join the mining industry and gain valuable engineering experience! Apply today!