Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Mining Leader (Relocation)

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual bonus

Accommodation

Relocation aid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a major mining operation in Rustenburg, North West. You will lead the electrical maintenance team, develop and implement maintenance strategies, manage spare parts, and ensure strict safety compliance in a heavy industrial setting.

The role requires a National Diploma or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years in electrical maintenance (3+ in a supervisory capacity), and strong CMMS and HV/LV expertise.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years experience in electrical maintenance, 3+ years in supervision.
• Experience with HV/LV systems in mining or heavy industry.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical machinery and control systems (PLCs, VSDs).
• Strong maintenance planning and execution skills, CMMS competency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor electrical maintenance technicians.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance for motors, switchgear, and control systems.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities with minimal operational disruption.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical faults efficiently.
• Manage inventory of electrical spare parts for cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations in mining.
• Analyze maintenance data to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with production and engineering to optimize equipment performance.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Team supervision

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

CMMS knowledge

Education

National Diploma or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

PLCs & VSDs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a major mining operation in Rustenburg, North West. You will lead the electrical maintenance team, develop and implement maintenance strategies, manage spare parts, and ensure strict safety compliance in a heavy industrial setting.

The role requires a National Diploma or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years in electrical maintenance (3+ in a supervisory capacity), and strong CMMS and HV/LV expertise.