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Electrician (Mine Plant & Shafts) – Fixed-Term

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Phalaborwa, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 4 hours ago

Full-time Mining

R31 500 – R39 500/month

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Job Description

You'll keep machines, conveyors and shafts running at the platinum mine engineering department near Phalaborwa. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Phalaborwa (Limpopo). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What your day looks like

Test and maintain flameproof electrical equipment in coal sections
Fault-find hydraulic, electrical and engine faults on trackless machines
Order spares and track them through the engineering store
Complete job cards and work orders in SAP after each task
Maintain pumps, fans and compressors in shafts and on surface

Must-haves

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

Nice if you have

Flameproof equipment training for coal mines
SAP PM module experience

What you get

Artisan allowance on top of basic pay
Housing support in the mining town
Study assistance for engineering qualifications
Tool allowance or company-issued toolbox

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Phalaborwa really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified ID copy, employment references showing artisan work plus trade test certificate and N-certificates.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

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

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.

How to stand out

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