Mining Industrial Electrician: Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Training & development

Site allowances

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician near Bloemfontein to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in a demanding mining environment. You will work on motors, transformers, switchgear, and control panels, troubleshoot faults, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety compliance and documentation.

The role rewards safety, teamwork with mechanical staff, and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression in a leading mining operation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with a relevant trade certificate (e.g., NQF Level 4).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician, preferably mining or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, and maintain electrical equipment including motors, generators, transformers, switchgear, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults in heavy mining machinery and infrastructure.
• Perform repairs or replacements of electrical components to meet standards.
• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals to guide maintenance.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Collaborate with mechanical teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain records of electrical work, inspections, and parts used.
• Operate electrical testing equipment safely.
• Respond to electrical emergencies with prompt solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical drawings reading

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Physical endurance

Shift work

Education

NQF Level 4 Trade Certificate

Tools

PLC experience

Electrical testing equipment

Transformers & switchgear knowledge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician near Bloemfontein to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in a demanding mining environment. You will work on motors, transformers, switchgear, and control panels, troubleshoot faults, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety compliance and documentation.

The role rewards safety, teamwork with mechanical staff, and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression in a leading mining operation.