Mining Jobs: Foreman, Technicians & Artisans Needed
STAFF WRITER | Tuesday March 17, 2026 11:17
MECHANICAL FOREMAN - WINDERS/SHAFT SERVICES
Job Summary
Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator - Mechanical, the Mechanical Foreman-Winders and Shaft Services supervises the maintenance and repairs of shaft and winding production equipment. The position plans all aspects of mechanical, and hydraulic equipment repairs and shaft operations.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze and supervise repairs, materials, tools, safe work conditions
Diagnose and repair faults on equipment and machinery in operation
Analyse breakdowns to identify the root causes
Conduct regular equipment inspections
Investigation of incidents/accidents in area of responsibility
Implement and control preventative maintenance
Spares and equipment availability
Compile technical reports, method statements and risk assessments
People effectiveness
Legal compliance
Safety, health and environmental compliance
Qualifications & Experience
BGCSE or equivalent qualification plus a valid Trade certificate in mechanical field.
At least 6 years post qualification maintenance experience with mine winders and shaft maintenance, with at least 3 years at supervisory level.
At least 3 years minimum experience on DC Double Drum Winders.
Knowledge and experience in the maintenance and operation of vertical shafts & wind plants, winding ropes & conveyances
Proficient in troubleshooting and reading schematics for pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical repairs.
Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and other systems.
Underground mine experience is required.
Class B Driver’s License.
FOREMAN – ELECTRICAL
Job Summary
Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator-Electrical, the Electrical Foreman is responsible for the supervision of artisans and for ensuring a safe, efficient, and productive engineering maintenance on all electrical machinery and equipment
Key Responsibilities
Analyze and supervise repairs, materials, tools, safe work conditions
Conduct regular equipment inspections
Analyse breakdowns to identify the root cause
Investigation of incidents/accidents in area of responsibility
Implement and control preventative maintenance
Spares and equipment availability
Compile technical reports, method statements and risk assessments
People effectiveness
Legal compliance
Safety, health and environmental compliance
Qualifications & Experience
BGCSE or equivalent qualification plus a valid Trade certificate in electrical field.
At least 6 years post qualification experience in a mining environment with at least 3 years at supervisory level.
At least 3 years minimum experience on DC Double Drum Winders.
Knowledge of Mines, Quarries, Works and Machinery Regulations is essential.
Experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems.
Ability to troubleshoot highly automated equipment.
Underground mine experience is required.
Class B Driver’s License.
WINDER TECHNICIANS (MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL)
Job Summary
Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator – Mechanical/Electrical, the Winder Technicians will be responsible for the inspections and maintenance (planned and predictive) of the shaft winders to ensure their safe and effective operation to meet underground mining production targets.
Key Responsibilities
Condition monitoring and reliability centered maintenance
PID controllers and electro hydraulics maintenance and troubleshooting
Equipment statutory inspections compliance
Winders and their ancillary equipment maintenance
Safety, health and environment compliance
Qualifications and Experience
BGCSE or equivalent qualification plus a valid Trade certificate in mechanical/electrical/electronics field.
At least 3 years minimum experience on DC Double Drum Winders.
Experience with ABB winder controls and leaky feeder communication systems.
8 years’ post qualification experience with 3 years in a similar position.
Proficient in hydraulics and pneumatics and troubleshooting.
Proficient in vibration analysis and reliability analysis concepts.
Proficient in proportional, integral and derivative control.
Conceptual and analytical skills for root cause analysis.
ARTISAN ELECTRICIAN
Job Summary
Reporting to the Foreman Electrical, the Artisan Electrician will be responsible for carrying out inspections, installations, electrical system operations and maintenance to ensure optimal performance, efficiency and safety in the area of responsibility in order to achieve underground mining production targets.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical maintenance and repairs
Facilitation of shutdowns
Warehouse requisitions
Legal compliance
Safety, health and environmental compliance
Qualifications & Experience
BGCSE or equivalent qualification plus a valid Trade certificate in electrical field.
Minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in mining environment.
Power generation and distribution, and network switching knowledge.
At least 3 years minimum experience on DC Double Drum Winders.
Experience in an underground mining environment will be an added advantage.
Drivers License – Class B.
ARTISAN FITTER
Job Summary
Reporting to the Foreman Mechanical, the Artisan Fitter will be responsible for maintaining underground fixed plant equipment according to sound engineering practices and equipment specifications to ensure their safe and effective operation to meet underground mining production targets.
Key Responsibilities
Inspections, maintenance and diagnosis of faults and issues of fixed plant equipment
Work in progress inspections
Recommending suitable maintenance and repair interventions to enhance performance and safety.
Safety, health and environmental compliance
Qualifications & Experience
BGCSE or equivalent qualification plus a valid Trade certificate in Maintenance Fitting or equivalent.
Minimum of Five (5) years post qualification experience in mining environment.
At least 3 years minimum experience on DC Double Drum Winders.
Experience with ABB winder controls and leaky feeder communication systems.
Knowledge of Scamont SP200 pumps.
Experience in water reticulation and/or handling equipment in an underground mining environment will be an added advantage.
Drivers License – Class B.
ARTISAN RIGGER
Job Summary
Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator – Mechanical, the Artisan Rigger will carry out safe lifting and movement of loads and plant machinery and inspecting and servicing lifting equipment including winding equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Rigging and scaffold services
Maintenance of mechanical equipment
Statutory inspections and load tests on all rigging and lifting equipment
Operates mine machinery
Safety, health and environment
Qualifications and Experience
BGCSE or equivalent qualification plus a valid Trade certificate in Rigging.
Minimum 5 years’ practical experience, with at least 3 years in a mining environment or heavy industrial plant environment, including inspection of equipment.
At least 3 years minimum experience on DC Double Drum Winders.
Experience in performing front ends and back ends winder rope inspections.
Knowledge of lifting/rigging equipment.
Truck crane operation – added advantage.
Mobile crane operation – added advantage.
Experience in working on winder ropes.
Valid Driver’s License – Class B.
WINDER ENGINE DRIVER
Job Summary
Reporting to the Control & Instrumentation Technician, the Winder Engine Driver will operate a winding engine for the transport of material, people and rock in accordance with production, mining and legal requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Safe and effective operations of winders
Transporting of persons
Communicate winding engine defects
Basic maintenance of equipment
Daily reporting and recording of work completed
Knowledge of Mines, Quarries, Work and Machinery Regulations is essential
Safety, health and environmental compliance
Qualifications & Experience
BGCSE or equivalent qualification.
Valid Government issued Winding Engine Driver certificate.
At least 3 years experience in an underground mining environment.
At least 3 years minimum experience on DC Double Drum Winders.
Knowledge and experience in signalling communication is essential (from bank to shaft bottom).
Basic computer literacy.
Class B Driver’s License.