Artisan Electrician – South32 Mine Mamatwan
Company: South32 Group Operations (Pty) Ltd.
Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Posted: 6 November 2026
Closing Date: 20 November 2026
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified Electrician Trade Certificate
- Minimum 3 years' electrical maintenance experience
- Experience in mining, mineral processing, or industrial plant environments is advantageous
- Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
Main Duties
- Perform electrical maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs
- Troubleshoot electrical faults and equipment failures
- Carry out preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance
- Maintain plant electrical equipment and installations
- Improve equipment reliability and availability
- Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments
- Ensure compliance with mining regulations and safety procedures
- Provide maintenance feedback and reports to supervisors
Technical Skills Required
- Allen-Bradley Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
- Medium-voltage switchgear
- Electrical substations
- Motor Control Centres (MCCs)
- Transformers
- Industrial electric motors
- Liquid starters
- Safety circuits and protection systems
- Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCBs) and SF6 switchgear
- Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) knowledge
Key Competencies
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Ability to perform under pressure
Benefits
- Employer contribution to retirement fund
- Study assistance for approved part-time studies
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Why Apply?
- Permanent position with a leading mining company
- Competitive employee benefits
- Career growth and training opportunities
- Work at one of South Africa’s major manganese mining operations
Apply for Artisan at South32 before 20 November 2026.
