Artisan Diesel Mechanic - Mamatwan Mine

Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

This is a permanent full-time position.

• As an Artisan Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for timely installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment to ensure that mining activities are executed in a safe manner and that equipment and tests are performed on all working parts in the functional area to ensure proper utilization.
• Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, interpretation of hydraulic diagrams, planned and predictive maintenance.
• Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on machines or equipment.
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe worksite.
• Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment.
• Coordinates activities associated with trouble shooting and repairing maintenance equipment.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Qualified Artisan in a mining environment.
• Experience in performing major rebuilds and/or component rebuilds will be advantageous.
• SAP & CAT ET, SIS software knowledge will be advantageous.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions.

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country's Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our open-cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Application closing date: 07 May 2026.