Artisan Electrician – UG Fixed Plant needed at De Beers Group

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to health, safety, environmental, and security policies and procedures.
• Assign tasks to subordinates and contractors.
• Plan activities according to production schedules and allocate resources.
• Ensure electrical equipment and installations meet design and maintenance standards.
• Conduct assessments of potential hazards in equipment operation.
• Maintain and repair underground electrical equipment.
• Ensure equipment used for hot work or live testing is certified.
• Verify equipment suitability for underground mining.
• Oversee maintenance and overhaul of electrical equipment per standards.
• Maintain records for all electrical equipment and installations.
• Ensure efficient housekeeping of equipment and work areas.
• Report and record operational data to compile reports.
• Ensure safety and behavior of subordinates and contractors in restricted areas.
• Perform activities according to instructions and engineering needs.
• Participate in cost-saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures.
• Engage in risk identification and management activities.
• Participate in accident and incident investigations.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching to subordinates.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/N3 with Mathematics and Physical Science
• Trade Certificate: Electrician
• Medium Voltage Certification (Skills Program)

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years continuous experience in electrical maintenance of which a minimum of 3 years should have been in an underground mine.
• Vienna Assessment (Dover).
• Valid EB/Code 08 Driver’s License.
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Computer Literacy.
• No colour blindness.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Sound knowledge in the maintenance, repairs and fault finding of the following equipment:
• Motor protection systems
• Electrical safety and switching devices and practices
• Generators
• Pumps
• MV Substations
• LT Substations
• Simocode
• V.S.D.
• Power circuits
• Power transformers
• Sound knowledge and experience of Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to field of work.
• Skills to troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical systems and major equipment within area of responsibility.

Safety:

• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Provide a role model in safety by consistently demonstrating required behaviours and championing safety values.

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to implement best practices in field of expertise in accordance with Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards.
• Demonstrated experience of working as an electrician.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and information relevant to the tasks and equipment being used.
• A methodical approach, good analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate information in English clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written form to supervisors, team members and other departments.
• Ability to work as an effective team member in a diverse and culturally different team.

Closing Date:

• 11 July, 2025