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Electrician (Mine Plant & Shafts) – Fixed-Term

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Burgersfort, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Mining

R31 500 – R39 500/month

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Job Description

Planned maintenance, breakdowns and shutdowns: steady artisan work at the platinum mine engineering department near Burgersfort. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

Location: Burgersfort, Limpopo. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Isolate and lock out machines under the site isolation procedure
Repair and align conveyor belt drives, pulleys and idlers
Take part in weekend shutdowns for major overhauls
Help with rope inspections and shaft maintenance during scheduled stoppages
Carry out planned maintenance on loaders, drill rigs and utility vehicles
Fault-find hydraulic, electrical and engine faults on trackless machines

You'll need

N3 certificate or Grade 12 with maths and science
Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits
Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work
Willing to do standby and call-outs on a roster

Extra points for

Experience with collision avoidance systems on TMM
Government Certificate of Competency studies in progress
SAP PM module experience

What's in it for you

Artisan allowance on top of basic pay
Tool allowance or company-issued toolbox
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: certified ID copy, trade test certificate and N-certificates plus employment references showing artisan work.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Burgersfort; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

Your trade test certificate must show the trade and the date. Keep a certified copy ready because mines verify it.
Mention underground or flameproof experience clearly. It separates mine-ready artisans from factory artisans.