Trackless Electrician

GOLD FIELDS; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Trackless Electrician for the South Deep Gold Mine. This role involves the maintenance and rebuild of trackless equipment, ensuring optimal operation in adherence to safety regulations. Candidates must have a trade certificate and 5 years of relevant underground mining experience, along with strong competencies in safety leadership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as an electrician in underground mining.
• Declared medically fit for position and environment.
• Experience in 24V circuit fault finding and legal inspections.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety in maintenance activities.
• Conduct inspections according to regulations.
• Manage breakdowns and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Expertise

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Electrical/Auto Electrical trade certificate with medium voltage certification

Tools

Sandvik

Atlas Copco

Aard machines

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

Trackless Electrician

Job Grading

C-Lower

Department

Engineering - TMM

Site

South Deep Gold Mine

The trackless electrician is accountable for trackless equipment rebuild/overhaul and maintenance to restore equipment to OEM specifications. The incumbent delivers scheduled and unscheduled tasks as assigned to ensure safe and optimal Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in area of operation and influence.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent

Electrical/Auto Electrical trade certificate with medium voltage certification

Have 5 years’ experience as an electrician within an underground mechanized mining environment

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

Proven track record in safety leadership

Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills

Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines

Extensive experience in working on Sandvik, Altas Copco and Aard machines

Demonstrated experience on 24V circuit fault finding, diagnosis and maintenance

Demonstrated experience with legal inspections of equipment

Proven track record of production achievements

Duties And Responsibilities

Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities

Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards

Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion

Actively collaborate with peer groups to promote and develop effective teamwork

Perform equipment over-inspection on work done by apprentices and operatives where appropriate and provide feedback and guidance/coaching as required

Ensure that condition monitoring of equipment, scheduled and planned maintenance are conducted effectively

Timely response to breakdown management and effectively conduct appropriate root cause analysis and diagnosis

Investigate, diagnose and perform specialist electrical/electronic and related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to set maintenance requirements, standards and specifications

Exercise sound expert judgment with regards to repair versus replacement versus upgrade of components

Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedure

Work overtime, standby and be available for callouts and reassignment within department should the need arise

Communicate with clients and supervisors to inform on maintenance activities performed and availability of equipment

Closing Date: 10 June 025

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

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment

NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting