Electrical Foreman: Lead Mine Maintenance & Safety

Valterra Platinum Limited; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Valterra Platinum Limited invites applications for a Foreman Electrical position based in Thabazimbi. The role oversees artisans in maintenance and installation of electrical equipment and services, with responsibility for administering resources and achieving operational targets.

The ideal candidate holds Grade 12/Technical N3 and an Electrical Trade Test, with at least five years post-trade experience; supervisory exposure is advantageous in a high-standard, safety-focused mining environment.

Qualifications

• Five years post-trade qualified experience.
• Supervisory experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Team employee selection
• Approved monthly budget expenditure
• Planned maintenance priorities
• Allocation of resources within section
• Setting daily, weekly and monthly technical targets
• Interpretations of the legal standards
• Shutting down the section if necessary for maintenance
• Determining work priorities
• Calling out specialist expertise when problems occur
• Changing plans and schedules on the shift to minimize the effect of unexpected problems
• Stopping the operation if the working conditions are unsafe
• Agreeing on employees’ leave and overtime
• Identifying employees suitable for further training
• Disciplining of employees to agreed parameters and procedures

Skills

Team leadership

Safety mindset

Maintenance planning

Education

Grade 12/Technical N3

Electrical Trade Test

Job description

Valterra Platinum Limited invites applications for a Foreman Electrical position based in Thabazimbi. The role oversees artisans in maintenance and installation of electrical equipment and services, with responsibility for administering resources and achieving operational targets.

The ideal candidate holds Grade 12/Technical N3 and an Electrical Trade Test, with at least five years post-trade experience; supervisory exposure is advantageous in a high-standard, safety-focused mining environment.