HANDYMAN
(PATERSON BAND CL)
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 Site Services Supervisor, 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
- Valid driver’s licence – Must be at least 2 year of age.
Qualifications and experience
- 3 – 5 years’ experience as a Handyman in a plant or construction environment;
- Carpentry and joinery certificate or equivalent plus a relevant trade certificate; knowledge of Masonry work 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 and certified copies of relevant qualifications should be submitted to:
The Human Resource Department
Liqhobong Mining Development Company
5th Floor Letsie Office Park
Pension House
Constitution Road
Maseru West
email: [email protected]
Closing date for submission of applications is 25th March 2024 at 16h00
Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted