Engineering Assistant Level 1 SF

We have an exciting position for an Engineering Assistant who will be responsible to provide a pool of support of multi discipline engineering, technical skills and is required to support all the Engineering Foreman/Artisan to whom the individual is allocated to perform low complexity high volume work. This is a fixed term role.

Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen. 

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Our Platinum business mines, processes, and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialized applications that improve lives across the world, from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining

Key tasks of the role are:

• Good house keeping
• Cleaning & painting.
• Works under direct Supervision and Reports to Artisan
• Material & workshop machinery & equipment control
• Use of Engineering tools
• Loading, dispatching material & equipment to work sites
• Provides assistance to all trades (Artisans) with activities within and without the team.
• Ensure tool availability
• Follow work instructions
• Ensure proper understanding of the required actions
• Apply recognized work and safety standards
• Ensure that members work together as a team while completing tasks
• Ensure that tasks are completed to required quality standards
• Ensure that material is not unnecessarily wasted
• Ensure that all required tools, material and spares are available to perform tasks
• Communication to artisans any unexpected problems

This role in the Engineering Department at a B2 Level, reporting to the Engineering Foreman.

• Grade 12 Maths and Science.
• Boilermaker Trade Certificate

Important: applications without qualification related attachments and certificates related to the role will NOT be considered

Experience:

• Minimum 6 month relevant experience in engineering
• Communication in English

Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.



What We Offer



When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch



How to Apply



To apply for this role, please complete the online application. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing Date: 16 April 2025