Afrimat Limited is a leading South African mid-tier mining and materials company listed on the JSE Main Board (JSE: AFT). It supplies a diverse range of construction materials, industrial minerals, and bulk commodities across Southern Africa. Afrimat’s primary focus is open-pit mining and the supply of a broad product range through various divisions. Afrimat recently acquired 100% of the shareholding in Lafarge South Africa, which has significantly enhanced its strategic position in the cement and construction materials market. The integration of this acquisition has contributed to recent financial performance improvements.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Competencies:

• Grade 12
• Tertiary Engineering Diploma (advantageous)
• Red Seal Trade Test Certificate
• Experience in working with various disciplines is advantageous such as Boilermaking,
• Diesel Mechanics, Fitting and Electrical
• Previous supervisory experience (MHSA)
• Valid unendorsed RSA driver’s license
• Exceptional knowledge of electrical & mechanical equipment & principles
• Knowledge of Maintenance Management Methods
• At least 3 years’ experience in a mining and/or heavy machinery and facilities involving complex production processes

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited not):

• Drive and ensure upholding of all Health & Safety; Environmental and Mine Health and
• Safety Act rules and regulations
• Oversee daily quarry operations including drilling, blasting, crushing, and haulage.
• Co-ordinate the work of the maintenance team with production requirements
• Oversee the maintenance & effective installation of all electrical and mechanical equipment
• Co-ordinate and ensure planning and preparation for legal inspections
• Ensures maximum reliability and availability of mining equipment and maintains good
• integrity of mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Drive preventative and proactive planned maintenance
• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing building maintenance plans
• Ensure Maintenance of crushing & shaping equipment, conveyor systems, vibrating equipment, dust suppression and extraction systems, hydraulic and pneumatic reticulation etc.
• Ensure adherence to Monthly budget management, stock control and spars availability
• Drive and be responsible for continuous improvement, equipment or process upgrades and repairs.
• Employee supervision; timekeeping, overtime management
• Participate in all legal audits
• Mentor interns and Learner artisans
• Perform ad hoc duties as required by management
• Deliver results under a high-pressure operation and environment
• Assist in training of Apprentices and Learners when required
• Willing to assist in various operations when required
• Operate heavy tools and work manually with their hands to complete tasks – using own initiative.