Artisan Assistant – South32 Mamatwan Mine
📅 Closing Date: 25 September 2025
📍 Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, South Africa (8490)
🏢 Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
📝 Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
🌍 Discover a Brighter Future with South32
At South32, we are driving a sustainable future by producing the critical commodities that power a low-carbon world. Our culture is built on collaboration, care, and inclusivity, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity to grow, succeed, and leave a meaningful legacy.
If you are passionate about safety, skilled in technical support, and eager to contribute to one of the world’s richest manganese mining regions, this is your chance to step into a rewarding career.
🏞️ About Mamatwan Mine
The South Africa Manganese Operation, located in the manganese-rich Kalahari Basin of the Northern Cape, is home to over 80% of the world’s manganese reserves. The Mamatwan open-cut mine, operating for more than 50 years, continues to play a pivotal role in global manganese supply and economic development.
🎁 What South32 Offers You
✔ Employer contribution to a company-elected retirement fund
✔ Educational support for part-time studies at accredited institutions (aligned to role requirements)
✔ A safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
✔ Long-term career growth opportunities within a global mining leader
⚒️ About the Role: Artisan Assistant
As an Artisan Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting artisans with mobile machine maintenance and repair tasks. Your commitment to safety, compliance, and operational efficiency will directly contribute to the success of Mamatwan mine.
🔑 Key Responsibilities:
Assist artisans with daily maintenance, inspections, and breakdowns
Safely handle and apply basic hand tools
Maintain health, safety, and housekeeping standards
Conduct pre-use and routine equipment inspections
Participate in incident investigations and report unsafe conditions
Perform risk assessments before tasks to identify hazards
Ensure tools and equipment remain clean, safe, and operational
👤 About You
We are looking for a motivated individual with strong technical and safety awareness.
✅ Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 with Mathematics
N2 Technical Certificate
Valid driver’s license
✅ Experience & Skills:
At least 2 years’ experience in a maintenance environment
Knowledge of surface mining principles (advantageous)
Exposure to mobile machine maintenance, fitting, boilermaking, or electrical work (advantageous)
🌈 Inclusion & Diversity
At South32, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities to ensure a workforce that truly reflects the world we serve.
📌 How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply online by visiting:
👉 South32 Careers Portal
Search for the position reference number and submit your application before 25 September 2025.
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