Supervisor Engineering Electrical

GOLD FIELDS; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in South Africa is seeking a Supervisor Engineering Electrical for their South Deep Gold Mine. This role focuses on scheduling and supervising maintenance for optimal equipment effectiveness. Candidates must have extensive experience in underground electrical work and leadership capabilities. The position includes ensuring safety compliance and maintaining health and safety standards. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is key in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an underground electrician.
• At least 3 years’ experience in an electrical supervisory capacity.
• Experience and knowledge on underground rail bound equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for legal compliance as a 2.9.2 appointee.
• Lead and supervise a maintenance team for safe working practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to assess maintenance regimes.

Skills

Intermediate operational safety experience

Proven people and team leadership skills

Good communication skills

Proven organisation skills

Proven underground maintenance experience

Knowledge of planned maintenance systems

Computer literacy with basic MS Office

Working knowledge of SAP

Education

Grade 12 and relevant Electrical trade certificate

Tools

Underground rail bound equipment

Various underground machinery

Job description

South Deep is recruiting!
This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

Position

Supervisor Engineering Electrical

Job Grading

C Upper

Department

Engineering - Horizontal Logistics

Site

South Deep Gold Mine

The Supervisor Engineering Electrical is accountable for scheduling, coordinating and supervising maintenance and repairs on plant, equipment and associated infrastructure to attain optimal Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). This includes leading a maintenance team and collaborating with production, engineering and support teams for the safe and effective delivery of cyclical production and related objectives. A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in area of operation and influence.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 and relevant Electrical trade certificate
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an underground electrician and at least 3 years’ experience in an electrical supervisory capacity
• Must have experience and knowledge on underground rail bound equipment, including battery and electric locomotives, pumping, pneumatic and hydraulic power pack systems (electrical portion)
• Experience with various underground machinery such as winches, chairlifts etc as well as a good understanding of underground electrical reticulation
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk‑based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies

• Intermediate operational safety experience with sound appreciation for safety standards and record management
• Proven people and team leadership skills
• Good communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills
• Proven organisation skills – planning, organising, leading, and controlling
• Proven underground horizontal, rail bound equipment and related maintenance experience
• Proven working knowledge of planned maintenance systems
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting and explaining intermediate to advanced hydraulic system layouts/drawings
• Computer literacy with basic MS Office proficiency
• Working knowledge of SAP

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for legal compliance as a 2.9.2 appointee for area of responsibility
• Maintaining health and safety policies, standards, and procedure for section
• Convene and participate in sectional health and safety meetings, forums and campaigns
• Conduct regular risk assessments, planned task observations, etc. and maintain associated documentation and reports
• Lead and supervise team to ensure optimal safe working practice, focussed preventative maintenance and breakdown management and, special tasks/projects as assigned
• Manage all team performance, development and coaching to ensure optimal delivery
• Collaborate with engineering specialist teams to continuously assess and revise equipment and plant maintenance regimes and to ensure optimal planned/preventative maintenance standards are implemented and maintained
• Lead and participate in various operational projects as determined from time to time and manage resources assigned to ensure optimal and safe task execution in respect of effectiveness and efficiency
• Oversee, plan and manage maintenance and inspection of equipment e.g. locos, skid steer loaders and all relevant horizontal and vertical transport equipment and, engage Electrical/Technical problem solving
• Lead and participate in installation, equipment, component, etc. failure to assess changes in maintenance and operating practice and/or engage with OEM, suppliers and intermediaries as required to assist with investigations, etc.
• Participate in and formulate annual section budgets, manage budget, spares inventory, including the placing and follow-up of orders

Closing Date

07 November 2025

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process. Should you require any assistance or have any challenges in applying for a position, please contact the Recruitment hub on 011 411 1387.

Creating enduring value beyond mining

Gold Fields is committed to advancing Employment Equity (EE) through our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) values. We encourage Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) and differently abled candidates to apply.