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Supervisor: Mechanical Maintenance

If you aspire to be part of a progressive mining team that puts pure gold and raw enthusiasm back in the business, this is a prime opportunity for you. Great Basin Gold is an international company, listed on the TSX, AMEX and JSE Exchanges, with mines currently being established in South Africa and North America. We are a
dynamic young company, focused on building a diversified asset base.
The advertised positions are for the Burnstone Mine, situated 80km south of Johannesburg, close to the town of
Balfour. Burnstone Mine will be built on modern infrastructure to service mining activities, using specialised
equipment and technology to enhance safe production over the life of the mine (which will exceed 19
years as part of Phase 1 of the project). Remuneration will be competitive and future increases will
be performance-based. If you are interested in creating the new “gold standard” in the mining business, forward a detailed CV, stating the name of this publication, to: Human Capital PO Box 78182 Sandton 2146 or e-mail to:
recruit@gbgold.co.za fax: 086 536 4161
Closing date: 17 March 2010.
It is mandatory that copies of relevant qualifications and certificates be attached to the CV.
Agencies that submit CVs on behalf of applicants will have to waive any fees if applicants are successful in
gaining employment.

Supervisor: Mechanical Maintenance
This role requires a person with five or more years’ experience in ore crushing, milling,
conveyor belts or 5 years in a metallurgical plant. An N6 Fitting and Turning or Millwright/
diploma Mechanical Engineering is the minimum education required, and candidates must
have a driver’s licence.
The role involves scheduling and co-ordinating routine maintenance of all mechanical
equipment, undertaking plant inspections and identifying potential risks and/or
improvements. The incumbent will control the output and quality of work of subordinates,
ensure inter-departmental collaboration and train subordinates. Cost control and budget
preparations also form part of the functions and the incumbent will be responsible for his/
her own development.