Electrician

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Burgersfort; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PGM producer is seeking an Underground Electrician for their engineering department in Burgersfort. The role involves attending safety meetings, conducting risk assessments, and supervising subordinates. Candidates should have at least Grade 10 or N2 technical qualification and preferably a Grade 12. Additional skills like a valid driving license and basic computer skills are essential. The position offers competitive rewards in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Market-aligned rewards

Commitment to safe operations

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 2 years underground experience post-trade qualification.
• Hardrock mining experience is advantageous.
• Familiarity with medium voltage systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Attend and conduct safety meetings.
• Conduct and participate in risk assessments.
• Allocate tasks to subordinates.
• Ensure availability of materials and equipment.
• Deliver on-the-job training to subordinates.

Skills

Safety management

Risk assessment

Team coordination

Technical problem-solving

Education

Grade 10 or Technical Trade Specific N2

Grade 12

Electrician/Electrical Trade Certificate

Job description

Valterra Platinum is the world’s leading primary producer of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), operating across the full value chain, from resource to market. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible.

Our business is at the heart of the broader Southern African economic and social landscape and we are committed to working towards a safe, sustainable, competitive and profitable business that benefits our country, our communities, our people, and our shareholders.

If you're driven by purpose, performance and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. At Valterra, you'll be part of a team creating value that lasts—powered by curiosity, courage, and care. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Number of positions: 1

Location of positions: Mototolo Lebowa

Job Description

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Attend and conduct Safety meetings
• Conducts and participate in Risk assessments
• Allocate tasks to subordinates
• Attend to Breakdowns and emergencies as required
• Ensure that material, spares and equipment are available as required
• Ensure proper and adequate on the job training and coaching is provided to subordinates
• Comply to environmental requirements
• Exercise judgment with regards to replacement of components
• Maintains a high quality of work
• Records results of all legal examinations in the appropriate format
• Works in a sequence that prioritises work requirements
• Completing job cards and description of work and spares used (PM’s)
• Performing work to the required standards and specifications
• Applying appropriate tools to complete tasks

This role is in the engineering department at a C2 level reporting to the Coordinator Engineering.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or Technical Trade Specific N2
• Grade 12 will be advantageous
• Certified Competent as Electrician/ Electrical Trade Certificate

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years underground experience post trade qualification will be advantageous
• Hardrock mining experience would be advantageous
• Medium voltage experience will be advantageous

Additional requirements:

• Must be able to do standby
• Must be familiar with risk assessments procedures
• Valid driving license code 08
• Basic Computer Skills
• Certificate of Fitness

Additional Information

Who We Are

We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.

We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.

With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

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 harm, 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.