Artisan Electrician - Mamatwan Mine

South32; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in South Africa is seeking a Plant Electrician to ensure safe maintenance and installation of electrical equipment at the Mamatwan mine. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in electrical maintenance, particularly in a mining context, and hold relevant qualifications. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future while working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Employer contribution to retirement fund

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualify experience in electrical maintenance and installation in a mining environment.
• Experience in interpreting electrical schematics.
• Maintenance and fault finding on Allen Bradley VSD’s advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and timely installation of equipment.
• Conduct daily safety inspections of equipment.
• Ensure the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Installation of electrical apparatus

Interpreting electrical schematics

Fault finding on Allen Bradley VSD’s

Medium Voltage switchgear competence

Education

Grade 12

N3 nated certificate

Electrician Trade

Valid driver’s licence

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 is a permanent full‑time position.

As a plant 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 your line leader is 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’ post‑qualify experience in electrical maintenance and installation of electrical apparatus where at least 2 year is in a mining environment.
• Interpreting of electrical schematics (Power and Control Circuits).
• 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 nated certificate
• Electrician Trade
• Valid driver’s licence

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 11 November 2025