Moolmans SA: Apprenticeships Programme 2023 / 2024

Moolmans South Africa invites unemployed youth to apply for Apprenticeship Programme 2023 / 2024.

Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: October 18, 2023

Apprenticeship Locations: Mpumalanga

Moolmans South Africa is offering Apprenticeships for Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic, Boilermaker, and Auto Electrician positions as part of their 2023 Apprenticeships Programme in Mpumalanga. Here are the key details:

Apprenticeship Positions:

1. Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic (10 positions)
2. Boilermaker (2 positions)
3. Auto Electrician (2 positions)

Location: Mpumalanga

Reporting To: Workshop Foreman/Earthmoving Plant Manager

About Moolmans: Moolmans provides a range of services across the mining value chain, including shaft sinking, underground development, contract mining, open-cut mining, and construction of mine infrastructure. The company has experience working in various commodities and challenging locations.

Job Summary Statement: The apprentices will be responsible for the effective repair and maintenance of heavy earthmoving equipment on-site with minimal disruption. The goal is to achieve maximum availability for each plant item on-site.

Key Performance Areas (Duties & Responsibilities):

For Earthmoving Equipment Apprenticeship (X 10):

• Assist the artisan in diagnosing faults and making repairs on all earthmoving equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on earthmoving equipment to company standards.
• Carry out minor and major services.
• Report all breakdowns to management.
• Complete daily and weekly inspection sheets.
• Order spares required for repair, maintenance, and services.
• Monitor and measure daily efficiencies.
• Implement productivity improvement initiatives.
• Ensure plant availability of 90%.
• Coordinate services of all equipment and plant.

For Boilermaker Apprenticeship (X 2):

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Fabricate from drawings, welding, and developments.

For Auto Electrician Apprenticeship (X 2):

• Check electrical systems on designated fleet daily.
• Analyze fault codes and carry out electrical repairs.
• List faults that cannot be rectified immediately and report them for follow-up.
• Arrange requisitions of electrical spares needed.
• Perform planned electrical maintenance.
• Check and sign service cards on a daily basis.
• Follow up on electrical breakdowns urgently.

General Requirements:

• Candidates must not be older than 40 years of age.
• Candidates with the potential to become miners/artisans must have a Grade 12 or higher qualification that will progress through adult education to N2 Engineering/Mechanical.

Academic Qualifications:

• Grade 12 preferred.
• N2 with subjects: Mathematics, Science, Drawing, and related trade theory (Boilermaking/Plating/Fitting/Diesel/Electrical).

Experience and Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• No criminal record.
• Must pass an aptitude test.
• Must pass a medical examination.
• Not currently or previously registered on a learnership with a company.
• Letter from the Local Counselor as proof of residence.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good communication skills.
• Practical experience in the relevant field is advantageous.
• Mechanical and technical skills.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Must be mature, self-motivated, self-disciplined, and have sober habits.
• High level of responsibility.
• Strong safety values.
• Enthusiastically productive.

How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply by emailing their applications to klipspruit.recruitment@moolmans.com.

Please make sure to submit your application before the closing date on October 18, 2023. Ensure that you meet the specified requirements and qualifications for the apprenticeship positions you are applying for. Good luck to all applicants!