Plant Electrician – Growth, Training & Retirement Support

South32; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer retirement fund contribution

Study assistance for part-time studies

Job summary

South32's Mamatwan manganese operation in the Northern Cape, South Africa, has a permanent full-time role for a Plant Shift Electrician. The successful candidate will perform routine maintenance, installations and repairs to ensure safe plant operations and electrical reliability as directed by the supervisor.

Key duties include coordinating pre-work, executing electrical maintenance tasks, conducting safety inspections, and maintaining tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• This role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in electrical maintenance.
• Experience with Allen Bradley VSDs or MV switchgear is advantageous.
• MHSA knowledge/experience is advantageous.
• Grade 12 and N3 trade certificate; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, planned and predictive maintenance.
• Performs electrical maintenance and safety inspections of equipment.
• Operates electrical equipment and tests components for reliability.
• Maintains a clean, safe worksite and ensures electrical reliability of the section.
• Works independently and in a team, under pressure, and coordinates with others.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

MV switchgear experience

Education

Grade 12

N3 trade certificate

Tools

Allen Bradley VSDs

Medium voltage switchgear

VCB/SF6

Job description

South32's Mamatwan manganese operation in the Northern Cape, South Africa, has a permanent full-time role for a Plant Shift Electrician. The successful candidate will perform routine maintenance, installations and repairs to ensure safe plant operations and electrical reliability as directed by the supervisor.

Key duties include coordinating pre-work, executing electrical maintenance tasks, conducting safety inspections, and maintaining tools and equipment.