Description

Seriti is offering an Engineering Learnership 18.2 External opportunity at New Vaal Colliery.

The purpose of the learnership is to develop candidates to successfully qualify as Artisans in different trades.

Ref No: NVC071/26GS

Division: New Vaal Colliery

Company Primary Industry: Mining and Metals

Job Functional Area: Engineering

Minimum Experience: Entry Level

Available disciplines:

• Diesel Mechanic
• Auto Electrician

Preference will be given to local New Vaal Colliery host community candidates.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Engineering Learnership programme.
• Develop towards qualifying as an Artisan in the selected trade.
• Attend and complete required learnership training.
• Apply trade-related knowledge in the workplace.
• Work shifts, standby, and call-outs when required.
• Identify faults without supervision.
• Comply with workplace rules, safety requirements, and operational procedures.

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Requirements

• Grade 12 with Mathematics, not Mathematical Literacy.
• Grade 12 Science.
• Minimum E symbol for required subjects.
• Two N2 trade-related subjects; or
• Minimum N2 with 4 relevant trade-related subjects.
• Trade theory in the relevant trade applied for.

For Diesel Mechanic, relevant subjects include:

• Mathematics
• Engineering Science
• Engineering Drawing
• Diesel or Motor Trade Theory

For Auto Electrician, relevant subjects include:

• Mathematics
• Engineering Science
• Industrial Electronics
• Electrical Trade Theory

Additional requirements:

• Minimum Symbol E / 40%.
• Subjects with F symbols will not be accepted.
• Must be able and prepared to undergo a psychometric assessment.
• Must be able and willing to work shifts, standby, and call-outs when required.
• Must be able to cope with pressure.
• Must be innovative and a self-starter.
• Must be able to identify faults without supervision.
• Must be in possession of, or able to obtain, a valid Certificate of Fitness.
• Valid K53 driver’s license.
• No criminal record.

Skills & Competencies

• Engineering trade interest.
• Mechanical or electrical aptitude.
• Fault identification.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Innovation.
• Self-starter attitude.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work shifts.
• Ability to work standby and call-outs.
• Safety awareness.
• Discipline.
• Responsibility.
• Attention to detail.

Other

Advantageous:

• Experience in the mining sector.

Required application documents:

• PDF version of CV.
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications.
• Certified copy of ID document.
• Certified copy of valid driver’s license.
• Proof of residence.

Certification must be within a 3-month period.

Important notes:

• Applicants must indicate which trade they are applying for.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.
• Preference will be given to the local New Vaal Colliery community.
• Proof of residence must be attached to the application.
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets.
• Applications not responded to within 30 days after the closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful.
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only.
• The listing states Vereeniging, Gauteng, while the job description states New Vaal Colliery, Free State.