Artisan Electrician - Mamatwan

South32; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining company is looking for a permanent full-time Electrician to perform routine maintenance and installation at their Mamatwan mine, ensuring safety and reliability. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of electrical maintenance experience, including knowledge of medium voltage switchgear and Allen Bradley VSD’s. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining equipment in collaboration with supervisors. The company values a diverse workforce and encourages all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

Employer contribution towards retirement fund

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in electrical maintenance.
• Experience with maintenance and fault finding on Allen Bradley VSD’s.
• Knowledge of medium voltage switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine maintenance and timely installation of equipment.
• Perform daily safety inspections of equipment.
• Coordinate activities for troubleshooting and repairing maintenance equipment.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Maintenance and fault finding on Allen Bradley VSD’s

Medium voltage switchgear competence

Plant experience

MHSA knowledge/ experience

Education

Grade 12

N3 trade certificate

Electrician Trade

Valid drivers license

Job description

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT MAMATWAN

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our open-cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a plant shift Electrician, you will be responsible for routine maintenance, timely installation and, where required, repair of equipment to ensure that plant related activities are executed in a safe manner, and that electrical reliability as per the requirements set forth by the supervisor, are met. You will also be required to operate electrical equipment and test all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, planned and predictive maintenance;
• Accesses any area safely to perform necessary electrical maintenance on equipment;
• Performs daily safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment;
• Maintains a clean and safe worksite and accounts for the overall electrical reliability of the assigned section;
• Work independently and in a team as well as under pressure;
• Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment;
• Coordinates activities associated with trouble‑shooting and repairing maintenance equipment;
• Clear feedback to direct line Supervisor.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in electrical maintenance
• Maintenance and fault finding on Allen Bradley VSD’s will be advantageous.
• Medium voltage switchgear competence will be advantageous.
• Plant experience (substations, MCCs, transformers, motors, liquid starters, safety circuits and switchgear (VCB/ SF6) ) will be advantageous.
• MHSA knowledge/ experience will be advantageous

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12;
• N3 trade certificate;
• Electrician Trade;
• Valid drivers license.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 15 December 2025