Junior Engineer; D1; South Shaft

Overview

Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values‑driven Company that cares for its people unconditionally. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited. Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, is a world‑class producer of Chrome Ore. The successful applicant will report to the Section Engineer or nominee.

• Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate.
• National Diploma:
  Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Certificate: GCC:
  Mines and Works program.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• Advantageous:
  Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical).

• 3 - 5 years practical experience in a mining production environment.

• Provide technical and operational support to the Section Engineer in ensuring the efficient utilisation of underground equipment and production processes to meet production targets. The role assists in coordinating engineering and operational activities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and company standards. The Junior Section Engineer contributes to maintaining equipment reliability, implementing best practices, and supporting safety initiatives to achieve departmental objectives.

• Assist in compiling operational, capex, and labour budget inputs for the sub-function and submit to the Section Engineer for review.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and report variances to the Section Engineer, recommending corrective actions where applicable.
• Support the review and processing of payments by preparing documentation in line with approved budgets and company policy.
• Identify and communicate operational, labour, and capex needs within the sub-function to ensure efficient delivery of production targets.
• Contribute to strategic planning discussions by providing accurate data and insights to support process and systems management.
• Assist in implementing cost control measures and tracking budget performance to ensure financial discipline within the sub-function.

• Support the execution of the mine’s Asset Management Strategy by assisting with maintenance planning and monitoring asset performance.
• Help maintain and update performance management information systems for the Engineering Department to ensure accurate reporting and decision‑making.
• Assist in monitoring asset performance of load‑out and logistical processes to support achievement of dispatch targets.
• Provide operational support to coordinate mining activities for optimum and cost‑effective ore recovery under guidance from the Section Engineer.
• Contribute to compiling operational strategies by providing accurate data and assisting in setting achievable production targets.
• Apply basic engineering standards, principles, and practices in planning and implementing standard engineering outcomes under supervision.
• Conduct preliminary analysis of engineering processes and elements to identify improvement opportunities and report findings to the Section Engineer.

• Assist in compiling operational, capex, and labour budget inputs for the sub‑function and submit to the Section Engineer for review and approval.
• Support monitoring of sub‑function objectives against approved budgets (operational, capex, and labour) and report variances to the Section Engineer with suggested corrective actions.
• Prepare and process payment documentation in line with approved budgets and company policy for review and authorization by the Section Engineer.
• Identify operational, labour, and capex requirements within the sub‑function and provide recommendations to the Section Engineer to ensure efficient delivery of production targets.

• Assist in ensuring equipment availability and efficient operations by monitoring performance and reporting issues to the Section Engineer.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by collecting and analysing data on asset utilisation, costs, and planned maintenance compliance.
• Help manage maintenance systems by updating records, tracking compliance, and…