HANDYMAN
Liqhobong Mining Development Company (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Firestone Diamonds PLC, invites suitably qualified and competent Basotho to apply for the vacant position of Handyman.
Job purpose
To provide support for the smooth running of mining operations by ensuring repair and maintenance of buildings and other brick and mortar structures. The incumbent will offer specialized knowledge in building maintenance and upgrades to comply with environmental, safety and health procedures of the mine.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Planner, the incumbent will carry out the following duties and responsibilities;
• Attend to maintenance and repairs tasks on a daily basis with close supervision from direct report;
• Update staff and contractors of service outages and scheduled shutdowns in own area of work;
• During evacuations, assist emergency response teams in assessing building condition, shutting off utilities and delivering status report to team leaders;
• Ensure compliance and adherence to SHE policies, programmes, practices, safety standards and regulations;
• Complete a risk assessment prior to starting any job or task and take preventative measures;
• Comply with legislative and operational requirements;
• Obtain required permits to work and liaise with other relevant departments / sections as required.
Legal and other requirements
• Police clearance and medical examinations of fitness as per the inherent requirements of the position;
• Physically fit
• Free from vertigo and not colour blind
Qualifications and experience
• 3 – 5 years’ experience as a Handyman in a plant or construction environment;
• COSC or equivalent plus a relevant trade certificate;
• Plumbing certificate will be an added advantage;
• In-depth knowledge of equipment selection and maintenance;
• Knowledge of heavy duty construction procedures
Liqhobong Mining Development Company (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Firestone Diamonds PLC, invites suitably qualified and competent Basotho to apply for the vacant position of Handyman.
Job purpose
To provide support for the smooth running of mining operations by ensuring repair and maintenance of buildings and other brick and mortar structures. The incumbent will offer specialized knowledge in building maintenance and upgrades to comply with environmental, safety and health procedures of the mine.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Planner, the incumbent will carry out the following duties and responsibilities;
• Attend to maintenance and repairs tasks on a daily basis with close supervision from direct report;
• Update staff and contractors of service outages and scheduled shutdowns in own area of work;
• During evacuations, assist emergency response teams in assessing building condition, shutting off utilities and delivering status report to team leaders;
• Ensure compliance and adherence to SHE policies, programmes, practices, safety standards and regulations;
• Complete a risk assessment prior to starting any job or task and take preventative measures;
• Comply with legislative and operational requirements;
• Obtain required permits to work and liaise with other relevant departments / sections as required.
Legal and other requirements
• Police clearance and medical examinations of fitness as per the inherent requirements of the position;
• Physically fit
• Free from vertigo and not colour blind
Qualifications and experience
• 3 – 5 years’ experience as a Handyman in a plant or construction environment;
• COSC or equivalent plus a relevant trade certificate;
• Plumbing certificate will be an added advantage;
• In-depth knowledge of equipment selection and maintenance;
• Knowledge of heavy duty construction procedures
Skills and competencies
• Good coordination skills;
• Multi-tasker;
• Good decision-making under pressure;
• Time management;
• Optimal use of equipment, materials and spares;
• Sound technical trouble shooting/ fault finding skills;
• Attention to details;
• Goal oriented
• Hand-eye coordination;
• Proficiency in English;
• Map and sketch reading and interpretation;
• Construction drawing and interpretation.
Attributes
• Consistent with agreed principles of correct moral conduct;
• Ability to take direction but exercise independent thought and judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and relationships within team-oriented environment.
Application letters including a detailed CV, certified copies of relevant qualifications and reference letters from recent employers should be submitted to:
The Human Resource Department
email address: careers@firestonediamonds.co.ls
Liqhobong Mining Development Company
LCCI Office Complex
Corner Princess Margaret and Orpen Road Maseru.
Closing date for submission of applications is Friday 12th February 2016 at 16h00 Start date is 1st April 2016
Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Good coordination skills;
• Multi-tasker;
• Good decision-making under pressure;
• Time management;
• Optimal use of equipment, materials and spares;
• Sound technical trouble shooting/ fault finding skills;
• Attention to details;
• Goal oriented
• Hand-eye coordination;
• Proficiency in English;
• Map and sketch reading and interpretation;
• Construction drawing and interpretation.
Attributes
• Consistent with agreed principles of correct moral conduct;
• Ability to take direction but exercise independent thought and judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and relationships within team-oriented environment.
Application letters including a detailed CV, certified copies of relevant qualifications and reference letters from recent employers should be submitted to:
The Human Resource Department
email address: careers@firestonediamonds.co.ls
Liqhobong Mining Development Company
LCCI Office Complex
Corner Princess Margaret and Orpen Road Maseru.
Closing date for submission of applications is Friday 12th February 2016 at 16h00 Start date is 1st April 2016
Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
