Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Cost containment, high mean time to failure after repairs
• Competent, motivated, disciplined and positive team
• Effective self and team supervision in alignment with MRC values and leadership initiatives
• Effective stakeholder engagement
• Engineering equipment is repaired according to agreed standards, specifications and schedules
• Electrical equipment installations are constructed and maintained according to agreed standards, procedures and specifications
• Effective self-management and alignment with M&RC values and leadership initiatives

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Section 26 Electrical Trade Certificate / MIETTB (Mining Industry Engineering Trades Training Board) Trade Certificate through a registered body.
• Contract of Apprenticeship signed off by employer and Department of Manpower
• Flame Proof and Gas Testing Certificates (Advantageous)
• Valid First Aid Certificate (Essential, if not available, must obtain at on-boarding)
• Valid Code EB driver’s license
• Good English written and verbal communication skills
• Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:
• 5 year or more mining industry experience (underground/Construction)
• 5 years of trade experience as an Electrician
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Ability to do fault-finding from drawings
• Ability to supervise team and apprentices