Fitter and tunner apprenticeship 2022-2023-apply now

Position fitter

Our reef boring team is seeking to fill the position of fitter. The successfull candidate will have to repair and maintain drilling equipment, rock handling machine and devices

Minimum requirements

 Grade 12/N2 with Mathematics, Physical Science and English. 

 Completion of (or be in the process of completing) the first year of a Mechanical Engineering Learnership at an approved merSETA training provider.

 Potential to develop/acquire the technical skills necessary to successfully complete the qualification.

Good communication skills

Problem solving skills

Good planning and organizational skills

Ability to work outside normal working hours and during emergencies and planned overtime

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

 Service and repair pressure and level control valves e.g. Bermad etc.

 Responsible for maintenance and repairs of water & sewer pumps

 Responsible for general plumbing

 Responsible to maintain Municipal assets, material and equipment

 Must be able to weld stainless steel, cast iron and mild steel

 Brazing & gas welding

 Fabricate fittings for pump stations and pipes e.g. brackets

 Mechanical fault finding and breakdown repairs on equipment e.g. gearboxes, pumps & couplings

 Mechanical fit gearboxes, pumps, pump/ motor couplings

 Liaise with contractors in turning parts

 Responsible for record keeping of maintenance work

 Responsible for on-site health and safety

 Responsible for welding section at depot

 Must have sound understanding of telemetry

Key performance areas

• Mechanical equipment maintenance and installation

• Supports achievement of production performance levels

• Ensure that safety regulations are adhered to

Important to note

• Work standby, overtime and shifts

• Own transport

Required documents:

Curriculum Vitae

Certified Identity Document copy @ police (no older than 1 month)

Certified relevant qualification @ police (no older than 1 month)

Email: customerservices@eskom.co.za

Closing date 02 October 2022