GES: Electrical (REF: IVP-ENG-26190

Ivanhoe Mines; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, seeks an experienced Electrical Supervisor for its Limpopo project. The role focuses on underground electrical systems, substations, and equipment maintenance to ensure reliability and safety.

You will lead a team of electricians and contractors, manage maintenance planning, and drive continuous improvement for production uptime in a mining environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) is required.
• N3 in Mechanical Engineering or higher (N6/ Diploma/BTech) is required.
• Electrician Trade Test Certificate (Section 13 or 26D Artisan) is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical installations comply with legal and engineering standards.
• Monitor equipment reliability and availability to reduce downtime.
• Perform fault finding and root cause analysis.
• Coordinate emergency electrical breakdown responses.
• Analyse recurring faults and implement corrective actions.
• Minimise downtime through effective troubleshooting.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects.
• Supervise electricians, assistants, contractors and underground teams.
• Allocate work and monitor performance to standards.
• Ensure staff are competent for underground electrical work.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to subordinates.
• Manage attendance, leave, discipline and performance.
• Assist with shutdown planning and maintenance scheduling.
• Monitor usage of materials and spares.
• Complete job cards and maintenance reports.
• Prepare reports on breakdowns and equipment performance.
• Support cost control and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electrical maintenance knowledge

Underground mining exposure

Education

Grade 12 (NSC)

N3 in Mechanical Eng / N6 Diploma or BTech

Electrician Trade Test Certificate (Section 13/26D)

Tools

High voltage systems

Electrical reticulation knowledge

Job description

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this “mine of the future”. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies required for the project development.

Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate).
• N3 Certificate or higher in Mechanical Engineering -N6 certificate or a National Diploma/BTech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Electrician Trade Test Certificate (Section 13 or Section 26D Artisan qualification)

Suitable Candidates Must Have The Following Work Experience

• 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience within a heavy industrial, plant, or mining environment.
• Supervisory or foreman experience overseeing mechanical maintenance, repairs, and plant reliability is frequently requested.
• Experience in underground mining operations will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of high voltage and low voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with mining equipment, substations, winders, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and ventilation systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Ensure electrical installations comply with legal and engineering standards.
• Monitor equipment reliability and availability to reduce downtime.
• Ensure proper fault finding and root cause analysis are conducted.
• Coordinate emergency electrical breakdown responses.
• Analyse recurring faults and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure minimal production downtime through effective troubleshooting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and reliability projects.
• Electrical reticulation systems
• Substations and transformers
• Conveyor systems
• Winders and hoists
• Pumps and compressors
• Ventilation fans
• Crushers and processing plant equipment
• High Voltage and Low Voltage systems
• Supervise electricians, engineering assistants, contractors, and underground maintenance teams.
• Allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure completion of tasks according to standards.
• Ensure employees are competent and authorized to perform electrical work underground.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to subordinates.
• Manage attendance, leave, discipline, and performance of employees.
• Assist with shutdown planning and maintenance scheduling.
• Monitor usage of engineering materials, tools, and spare parts.
• Ensure job cards and maintenance reports are accurately completed.
• Compile reports on breakdowns, maintenance activities, and equipment performance.
• Support cost control and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine and Women. Applications are only open to South African Citizens and Permanent RSA Residents