Electrician OC

Valterra Platinum Limited; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Valterra Platinum Limited in Mokopane, Limpopo, seeks a qualified Electrician to maintain electrical systems on mining equipment, participate in safety and risk assessments, and support a team including apprentices.

Qualifications include Grade 12 or N3 Engineering, Electrical Trade N2, and compulsory MV electrical qualifications with a Code 8 license. Mining exposure is advantageous. Shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• English literate (speak, read and write).
• Must be able to do standby and overtime.
• Must be familiar with risk assessments procedures.
• Mining experience advantageous.
• Knowledge of overhead line inspection and maintenance.
• Knowledge of transformer inspection and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of electrical components of machinery, equipment and electrical reticulation systems – Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Systems.
• Conducting safety meetings and participating in risk assessments.
• Attending to breakdowns and emergencies.
• Escalating defects and abnormalities to management.
• Support, coach and participate in the training and development of subordinates and apprentices.
• Effective two way open communication with subordinates and line supervisors.
• Oversee Engineering Learners and Artisans and ensuring effective teamwork.
• Report at risk behaviour, incidents and injuries.
• Interacting with other departments.
• Advising defects and abnormalities to appropriate supervisor or manager.

Skills

English literacy

Standby/overtime

Risk assessments

Education

Grade 12 or N3 Engineering

Electrical Trade N2

Certified Electrician

Certified MV Electrician

Code 8 Driver’s License

Job description

Company Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

This role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo.

Number of Position: 1

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Maintenance of electrical components of machinery, equipment and electrical reticulation systems – Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Systems
• Conducting safety meetings and participating in risk assessments
• Attending to breakdowns and emergencies
• Escalating defects and abnormalities to management
• Support, coach and participate in the training and development of subordinates and apprentices.
• Effective two way open communication with subordinates and line supervisors.
• Oversee Engineering Learners and Artisans and ensuring effective teamwork.
• Report at risk behaviour, incidents and injuries.
• Interacting with other departments.
• Advising defects and abnormalities to appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Might be required to work shifts

This role is at a Band C2 level reporting to the Senior Engineering Foreman

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or N3 Engineering
• Electrical Trade Specific N2
• Certified Competent as Electrician
• Certified Competent as Medium Voltage Electrician
• Code 8 driver’s license

Experience Required

• Mining experience advantageous
• knowledge of overhead line inspection and maintenance.
• knowledge of transformer inspection and maintenance

Technical Knowledge Required For The Role

• English literate (speak, read and write)
• Must be able to do standby and overtime
• Must be familiar with risk assessments procedures

Important: applications without qualification-related attachments and certificates related to the role will NOT be considered

We Offer

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

Closing Date: 16 October 2026