Ec&I Site Supervisor

Dra Global; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining operations company in Pretoria is seeking an experienced E&I Supervisor to oversee electrical systems maintenance, manage teams, and enforce safety compliance. The ideal candidate must be a Red Seal Electrician with a strong technical background in both underground and surface operations. Responsibilities include managing maintenance, installations, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Electrician certification is a must.
• Strong background in electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
• Experience with HV / MV switching and troubleshooting required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams for electrical and instrumentation work.
• Manage maintenance and installation projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical reticulation (HT / LT systems)

Substations and transformer maintenance

Instrumentation testing and calibration

Control systems and automation exposure

Supervisory management

Safety enforcement

Education

Red Seal Electrician (Section 13)

N3 Certificate - Engineering Studies

HV / MV Operating (NQF4)

Job description

Job Profile

Experienced E&I Supervisor with strong technical background in electrical, control, and instrumentation systems across both underground and surface mining operations. Skilled in overseeing maintenance, repairs, and installations on HV / MV reticulation, substations, transformers, conveyors, pumps, and associated EC&I infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate electrical and instrumentation teams in underground and surface environments.
• Manage maintenance and installation of substations, transformers, reticulation systems, conveyors, and pumping stations.
• Perform HV / MV switching, fault finding, and troubleshooting on electrical and control equipment.
• Oversee inspection, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation, monitoring, and protection systems.
• Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, Codes of Practice (COPs), and fatal risk protocols.
• Conduct risk assessments, enforce safety procedures, and drive quality standards in line with legislation and OEM requirements.
• Manage materials, work permits, and coordination with contractors and operational staff.

Core Competencies

• Electrical reticulation (HT / LT systems)
• Substations and transformer maintenance
• Instrumentation testing and calibration
• Control systems and automation exposure
• Underground and surface installation and maintenance
• Supervisory management and safety enforcement

Qualifications & Certifications

• Red Seal Electrician (Section 13)
• N3 Certificate - Engineering Studies
• HV / MV Operating (NQF4)
• Medium Voltage & Substation Training
• PV Solar Systems (ECA)
• Task Analysis & Leadership Training