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PPC Ltd. (PPC) established the first cement plant in South Africa in 1892, and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 1910. A leading supplier of cement and related products in southern Africa, PPC has 11 cement factories in South Africa, Botswana, DRC, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. In 2016, … read morePPC commissioned its fifth milling depot, located in Harare, Zimbabwe. The recent commissioning of PPC’s new plants in DRC and Ethiopia bring PPC’s capacity to around eleven and a half million tonnes of cement products each year. As part of its strategy and long-term vision, PPC is expanding its operations in South Africa with the construction of a new kiln line (SK9) at PPC Slurry outside Mafikeng in the North West province. PPC’s Materials business, comprising Safika Cement, Pronto Readymix (including Ulula Ash) and 3Q Mahuma Concrete, forms part of the company’s channel management strategy for southern Africa. PPC’s footprint in the readymix sector has grown to include 26 batching plants across South Africa and Mozambique and the capacity to produce half a million tonnes of fly ash. PPC also produces aggregates with its Mooiplaas aggregates quarry in Gauteng having the largest aggregate production capacity in South Africa. PPC Lime, one of the largest lime producers in the southern hemisphere, produces metallurgical-grade lime, burnt dolomite and limestone. 148 Katherine Street (Cnr Grayston Drive) Sandton Johannesburg
Job Advert Summary
Assist artisans with pre-start and running inspections of plant equipment, support them during maintenance, installation, repair, and servicing activities, and help the maintenance team achieve high levels of machinery and equipment availability. Maintain good housekeeping in plant and workshop areas, ensure tools are clean, in good condition, and correctly stored after use, and assist with inspecting, testing, and maintaining all safety and equipment protection systems to required standards at predetermined intervals. Identify defective components or equipment and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders such as artisans, the Engineering Foreman, and Engineering Planner, while ensuring all work is performed in line with relevant engineering standards and legislation. Perform Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) for all tasks, uphold safety, health, and environmental standards at all times, and accurately complete all job cards issued by the Engineering Planner.
Minimum Requirements
Matric or N3
Training background or any Engineering Certificate will be advantageous
2 years heavy industry or mining and quarry experience
Performance of lockout and RCA (Root Cause Analyse)
Must be in possession of a drivers’ licence
Must be a team player
Ability to communicate effectively
Willing to take instructions from superiors
Must be medically fit
Willing to work overtime
Duties and Responsibilities
Comply with all safety, health and environment measures and provisions
Demonstrate competence in maintenance of workshop tools and equipment
Carry out repairs effectively and timeously
Perform all required inspections
Assist artisans in performance of maintenance work
Uphold discipline within their area of operation
Apply via company website ( http://www.ppc.co.za ) or
ppc.erecruit.co