Fermel October 2025 Vacancies
Job Opportunities
1) Data Clerk โ Black Rock Site
Type: Full-time ยท Dept: Site Administration
Purpose: Provide accurate, timely data capture and admin support to ensure smooth site operations and compliant record-keeping.
Key responsibilities
- Data management & reporting: Capture/update employee & site data; compile daily/weekly/monthly production, HR and operational reports; maintain attendance registers, dashboards and compliance logs; verify data integrity.
- Administration: Support the Site Administrator; file & control documents (electronic/physical); process leave forms, timesheets and overtime; assist with onboarding packs/personnel files.
- Compliance & coordination: Maintain safety/HR/ops compliance records; prepare audit packs; liaise with HR/Payroll/Finance; general office duties (correspondence, copies, scheduling).
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric); Admin/HR/Data certificate or diploma advantageous.
- 1โ2 yearsโ admin/data capturing experience (mining/industrial environment advantageous).
- MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook) โ intermediate to advanced.
- Exposure to HR/Payroll systems advantageous.
2) Electrical System Engineer
Type: Full-time ยท Dept: Engineering
Purpose: Design, implement and maintain safe, reliable, cost-effective electrical systems that support production performance and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities
- Service delivery: Engineer electrical systems to spec; ensure SANS/IEC and safety compliance; conduct performance testing, fault-finding and optimization for energy efficiency.
- Internal processes: Keep drawings, schematics and system records up to date; analyse system performance; drive upgrades/continuous improvement; lead predictive maintenance plans.
- Finance & admin: Manage budgets, specs and procurement; ensure supplier/contractor conformance.
- Learning & growth: Mentor juniors/technicians; stay current on controls/automation and emerging tech.
Minimum requirements
- Relevant Electrical Engineering degree (BEng/BSc/BTech).
- Proven experience in industrial power, controls and protection; strong fault-finding and commissioning.
- Proficiency with CAD/electrical design tools; knowledge of applicable codes/standards.
3) Project Engineer
Type: Full-time ยท Dept: Production Engineering / Systems Integration
Purpose: Plan and deliver manufacturing projects, introduce new products/processes, and drive continuous improvement across production.
Key responsibilities
- Design & integration: Engineer structural components (frames, cabins, brackets, booms); integrate suspension, steering, axles, powertrain, cooling, third-party utilities, electrical & hydraulic systems.
- CAD & documentation: Create 3D/2D using SolidWorks (preferred) and Teamcenter/EMP; maintain engineering BOMs and as-built data packs; lead design reviews.
- Change & quality: Initiate/manage ECNs; ensure performance, assembly and maintenance criteria are met; provide technical support through lifecycle and aftermarket.
- Project delivery: Plan resources, schedules, risks and budgets from inception to client handover; liaise with fabricators, suppliers and stores; develop & execute test/commissioning procedures; report status to management; review workflows and technical instructions.
- Mentorship: Guide junior engineers; coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelorโs degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Production Engineering (or related).
- 3โ5 yearsโ experience in production/manufacturing engineering with project management exposure.
- Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and MS Project (or equivalent).
4) Design Engineer
Type: Full-time ยท Dept: Product Development
Purpose: Lead development and optimization of advanced mining equipment from concept to launch, ensuring performance, manufacturability and cost effectiveness.
Key responsibilities
- Technical leadership: Guide design team; foster innovation and collaboration.
- Product development: Own new designs and enhancements to meet customer/standard/regulatory needs.
- Optimization: Drive DFM/DFA and value engineering; improve cost, weight, durability and serviceability.
- Project management: Plan resources, schedule, milestones and budgets; track progress to delivery.
- Cross-functional: Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, QA and Sales for seamless industrialization and launch.
- Prototype & validation: Oversee build, testing and verification against specs; iterate designs.
- Documentation: Maintain drawings, specs, BOMs and test reports; manage PLM artefacts.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelorโs in Mechanical Engineering (Masterโs advantageous).
- 5โ10 yearsโ design experience in mining/heavy equipment.
- Strong CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and PLM experience; deep knowledge of materials, mechanisms and manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving and on-time/on-budget project delivery.
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General application notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Fermel may verify qualifications, experience and conduct relevant checks.
- Ensure your application clearly states the position title youโre applying for.