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Engineering - Mining Engineering
Mpumalanga
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Job Summary
Engineering Assistants
Locations: Welkom, Evander, Orkney & Rustenburg, Free State, North West, Mpumalanga
Company: Hydro Power Systems (HPS)
The Opportunity
Hydro Power Systems is seeking 12 motivated Engineering Assistants to support our underground and surface operations in Welkom, Evander, Orkney, and Rustenburg. This role is ideal for hands-on individuals looking to gain experience in a mining engineering and technical environment while working with advanced drilling technology.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist artisans and technical teams with engineering and maintenance tasks
• Support installation, servicing, and repair of mining equipment
• Conduct basic inspections and report faults or abnormalities
• Ensure tools, materials, and work areas are prepared and maintained
• Adhere to mine health, safety, and environmental standards
• Assist with general engineering and operational duties as required
Minimum Requirements
• Grade 12 (Matric) – essential
• Previous experience in a mining or engineering environment (advantageous) Must have underground experience
• Basic mechanical or technical knowledge
• Physically fit and medically fit for underground work
• Strong safety awareness and willingness to learn
• Ability to work shifts and at various mine sites
• Clear criminal record
What We Offer
• Entry-level opportunity within a reputable mining technology company
• Exposure to underground mining operations and advanced drilling systems
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Competitive remuneration aligned with role and experience
If you are eager to build a career in mining engineering and thrive in a hands-on technical environment, we encourage you to apply
Apply via with a complete updated CV along with any relevant document relating to the position.
Hydropower Systems
Headquartered in Potchefstroom, South Africa
Engineering
Company
About
HYDROPOWER SYSTEMS
Headquartered in Potchefstroom, South Africa, Hydropower Systems (HPS) stands as a Level 4 BBBEE-compliant global leader in underground mining technology and a proud member of MEMSA.
With nearly 200 dedicated professionals, we are a dominant force in the industry.
Our HPS drilling systems represent the pinnacle of mining innovation: high-tech yet brilliantly simple, engineered for rapid deployment, low complexity, and unrivaled reliability.
Every component—from our industrial hand-crafted, custom-built pumps exclusive to the Hydrovessel®—is precision-manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities by world-class artisans and engineers.
This is fully validated, field-proven excellence—the undisputed benchmark in underground drilling performance.
From our cutting-edge headquarters and advanced workshops, we design, build, and support robust, first-world systems that deliver superior results with minimal downtime.
Our equipment doesn't just work—it dominates the stope, empowering mines with smarter, cleaner, and more profitable operations.
HPS supplies leading mines across Africa and beyond, and we are rapidly expanding our global footprint. Wherever high or low grade ore is pursued, HPS technology leads the charge—delivering unmatched precision, durability, and operational dominance.
"Our products are robust, world-class, technologically advanced yet remarkably simple to install and operate."
HPS. Built to Lead. Engineered to Last. Trusted Worldwide.