Master Artisan

Listing reference: emgod_000009
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 28 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Springbok
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
Emgodini Mining Services invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Master Artisan to be placed in Rietberg Mine, near Springbok Northern Cape. The successful candidate will report to the Site Engineer. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.
Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

 

·    Engineering installations are constructed according to agreed standards, procedures and specifications

·         Engineering equipment is repaired and maintained according to agreed standards and schedules

·         Planning and control of engineering work

·         Compliance with SHEQ, EMS and client standards, policies, procedures and safety protocols

·         Cost containment, high mean time to failure after repairs

·         Effective stakeholder engagement

·         Competent, motivated, disciplined and positive team

·         Effective self and team supervision in alignment with EMS values and leadership initiatives

·         Coaching and training of apprentices and artisans

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:
 

·         Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent

·         Section 26D Trade Certificate / MIETTB Trade Certificate through a registered body

·         Valid First aid Certificate

·         Valid Code EB driver's license

·         Fully Computer Literate

·         Analytical and attentive to detail

·         Team leadership and management skills

·         Sound listening and communication skills

·         Self-motivated self-starter with high levels of initiative

·         Able to make decisions within agreed parameters

·         Sound learning agility and able to adapt to new technologies

·         Job planning skills

 
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:
 

           5 year's mining industry experience (underground and surface)

·         5 year's trade experience as a Artisan Fitter/ Artisan Diesel Mechanic

·         Demonstrable experience in coaching and training of apprentices and other artisans

·         Extensive experience working on Drills Rigs, LHD and DumpTruck

·         Extensive experience in hydraulic and Electrical fault finding

 
 
All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.
 
Disclaimer
  1. The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
  2. Emgodini Mining Services reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
  3. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
  4. If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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