Electrician

Kalagadi Manganese | View - Electrician; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Southern Africa seeks an experienced Electrician responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in mining, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work safely under pressure. The role includes conducting safety assessments, managing breakdowns, and training apprentices. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in underground and surface mining.
• Experience in processing plants like furnaces, ESPs, crushing, and screening.
• Knowledge of air conditioners and HVAC systems.
• Capability of troubleshooting AC & DC complex circuits.
• Experience in motors and drive systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Ensure all legal inspections are up to date.
• Conduct safety meetings and risk assessments.
• Manage breakdowns and maintenance of plant equipment.
• Provide training and coaching to apprentices and assistants.

Skills

Ability to apply their trade skills (LV and MV)

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Fault-finding from drawings

Ability to supervise apprentices and assistants

Planning and organizing skills

Analytical with attention to detail

Problem-solving within set parameters

Motivated self-starter

Education

Grade 12/Matric or NQF Level 4 equivalent

N3 Certificate

Trade Certificate with recognized institution

MV Certificate (Advantageous)

Tools

Variable Frequency Drives

Soft Starters

Motor protection switching devices (ABB-UMC & SIEMENS-SIMOCODES)

Basic PLC AND Networks troubleshooting

Job description

Kalagadi Manganese is a female owned Mining Company in Southern Africa and is one of the world’s leading Manganese producers.Kalagadi Manganese Mine is situated in the town of Hotazel 70km from Kuruman, Northern Province.ELECTRICIAN - INTERNAL & EXTERALOPERATION: PLANT ENGINEERING

PURPOSE AND ROLE IN THE BUSINESS

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants who will be reporting to the Electrical Engineering Foreman to be responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault-finding, and all electrical repairs and equipment within the electrical discipline according to sound engineering practice and equipment specifications but not limited.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achievement of safe production performance levels through the effective maintenance of equipment.
• Attend and conduct safety meetings & risk assessments.
• Ensure all legal inspections & documentation are kept up to date.
• Attend to breakdowns and maintenance of plant equipment.
• Ensure that material, spares, and equipment are available as required.
• Make yourself available for overtime & standby from time to time in accordance with the requirements of your duty.
• Identifying of hazards in your area of responsibility and remedial measures drawn up and implemented to eliminate incidents/accidents.
• Records results of all legal examinations in the appropriate format.
• Ensure effective communication and feedback between yourself, relieving shift and your supervisor.
• Performing work with due regard to the requirements stipulated in SOP’s and COP’s.
• Completing job cards according to service schedules, inform supervisor of required spares.
• Ensure proper and adequate on the job training and coaching is provided to apprentices, assistants, and subordinates.
• Grade 12/Matric or NQF Level 4 equivalent
• N3 Certificate (Minimum)
• Trade Certificate with recognized institution.
• MV Certificate (Advantageous)

EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years’ or more underground (advantageous) and surface mining experience
• Experience in processing plants e.g. furnaces, ESPs, crushing and screening
• Knowledge of air conditioners and HVAC systems
• Capability of troubleshooting AC & DC complex circuits
• Experience on VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES & SOFT STARTERS
• Experience in motor protection switching devices (ABB-UMC &SIEMENS _SIMOCODES)
• Basic PLC AND Networks troubleshooting.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• A valid code B/EB driver’s license
• Medically fit for duty

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability to apply their trade skills (LV and MV)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Ability to do fault-finding from drawings
• Ability to supervise apprentices and assistants
• Planning and organizing skills
• Adhering to principles and values
• Analytical with attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems within set parameters
• Motivated self-starter with high levels of initiative
• Sound learning agility and able to adapt to new technologies