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Electrician (Mine Plant & Shafts)

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Burgersfort, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time Mining

R27 000 – R35 500/month

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Job Description

This gold mine shaft complex near Burgersfort needs a trade-tested artisan who is safe, quick and thorough on breakdowns. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Burgersfort. Relocation is not covered for this one. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What your day looks like

Take part in weekend shutdowns for major overhauls
Carry out planned maintenance on loaders, drill rigs and utility vehicles
Order spares and track them through the engineering store
Isolate and lock out machines under the site isolation procedure
Help with rope inspections and shaft maintenance during scheduled stoppages

Must-haves

Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work
Able to read schematics, hydraulic circuits or wiring diagrams
At least 2 years as a qualified artisan, preferably on a mine
Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits
Trade test certificate in your trade (diesel mechanic, fitter, electrician, boilermaker, instrumentation or rigger)

Extra points for

Experience with collision avoidance systems on TMM
SAP PM module experience

What's in it for you

Tool allowance or company-issued toolbox
Housing support in the mining town
Study assistance for engineering qualifications

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Burgersfort really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: trade test certificate and N-certificates plus employment references showing artisan work.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Burgersfort.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

State your trade and the machines or equipment you know best, for example "fitter: conveyors, crushers and pumps".
Mention underground or flameproof experience clearly. It separates mine-ready artisans from factory artisans.