Job Post: Underground Diesel Mechanic

Situated in the Piet Retief/Panbult area, ± 55 km from Piet Retief, Kangra Coal (Pty) Ltd. is a modern, mechanized mine.

The ideal applicant will meet the following requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent 

  • Diesel Mechanic Trade

  • Driver’s license code EB

  • Flameproof Certificate

  • Gas testing will be advantageous

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as an underground Diesel Mechanic ❖ Auto electric knowledge will be an advantageous.

  • Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical system

  • Experience on LHD’S, Tractors, Dyna’s LDV’S Face drill and Mantis Roofbolter/Facedrill

Skills and abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills. Self-motivated, safety & production orientated

  • Ability to work in a team, under pressure and without supervision, Willingness to do standby duties   and work overtime, Supervisory skills

  • Ability to read drawings, manuals and schematics

  • Ability to identify equipment defects and determine root cause failures

  • Good understanding of preventive maintenance and scheduled maintenance

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance & repair of machinery and equipment: (LHD (ED07, ED10 and LS312), Face Drill, Elgin Tractor, AIM Tractors, LDV`s GD6 Dyna’s

  • Working according to mine standards and procedures.

  • Safety and legal compliance (risk assessment, JSA, SOP COP and safe work procedures)

  • Communication and reporting

  • Ensuring all equipment are inspected and repaired to OEM standard

  • Ensuring all safety devices are operational, 

  • Maintenance according to OEM

  • Housekeeping

  • Training and coaching of Subordinates.

Interested parties should send a C.V. and copies of certificates to:

The Human Resources Department

Kangra Coal (Pty) Ltd.

E-mail: recruitment@kangracoal.co.za

NOTE: CV’S WITHOUT A COVERING LETTER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Kangra Coal (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

A shortlist will be compiled and selected applicants will be invited for an interview. If no response is received within one month, applicants may assume their applications to be unsuccessful. All original certificates and proof of experience must be produced at the interview.  

Closing date: 19 October 2026

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