ARTISAN (ELECTRICIAN)

XPS Materials Group; Steelpoort; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Glencore is seeking an Artisan (Electrician) to maintain MV reticulation infrastructure at our steelpoort mine, both on surface and underground. Reporting to the Coordinator Engineering, you will ensure a reliable high-voltage power supply and support production targets.

The role requires a Trade Test Certificate with a Full N2, Grade 12, and at least three years of mining experience. You must meet MHSA/HSEC standards, provide a PoE, and demonstrate strong problem solving and communication

Qualifications

• Trade Test Certificate and Grade 12 are required.
• Full N2 Certificate with relevant trade theory is required.
• Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) / SETA statement of results / Learnership agreement in support of the trade.
• Minimum 3 years’ artisan (Electrician) experience in a plant and mining environment.
• Medical fitness for surface and underground.
• Operational problem solving and decision making.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain MV reticulation infrastructure at the mine, both on surface and underground.
• Provide continuous MV power supply to support mining operations.
• Perform planned maintenance, breakdowns, and project-related work.
• Ensure compliance with MHSA and mine standards and procedures.
• Report to the Coordinator Engineering and help meet production targets.
• Comply with the company’s HSEC system.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Safety conscious

Education

Trade Test Certificate

Grade 12

Full N2 Certificate

Job description

Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations compromise of around 150 mining, metallurgical and oil production assets. Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. Employing 135,000 people globally, people are at the heart of our business, and we aim to attract employees who strive to be leaders in their field.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• The incumbent will report to the Coordinator Engineering and will be responsible for production targets
• Compliance with the company’s HSEC system is essential
• Ensuring implementation of management decision, legal requirements
• The incumbent will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of all the MV reticulation-infrastructure at the mine, both on surface and underground workings
• This position will provide support to the mine by ensuring a continuous MV power supply
• The work covers planned maintenance, breakdowns, and project-related work
• Compliance to mine standards and procedures and with the MHSA

About you:

• Relevant Trade Test Certificate
• Grade 12
• Full N2 Certificate including relevant trade theory
• Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) / SETA statement of results / Learnership agreement in support of the trade
• Minimum three years’ experience as an Artisan (Electrician) in a Plant and Mining environment
• Medical fit for surface and underground
• Operational Problem Solving and decision making
• Good communication skills