Electrician
Listing reference: iplat_000002
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 July 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Electrical Engineering
Location: Amatole
Contract: Permanent
EE position: Yes
Introduction
DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 10.06.2024
CLOSING DATE: 19.06.2024
DEPARTMENT / DOMAIN: PMR ENGINEERING / ENG. SERVICES
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To safely install, maintain and repair electrical systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure plant/operations performance is maintained within normal operating parameters.
Job description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attend to all electrical breakdowns, daily inspections, and new installations.
Electrical Construction: i.e., strap and lay cables; installation and maintenance of low voltage networks; identify and mark off the positions of sockets, light fittings and associated trunking in offices and administration buildings; drill pre-marked mechanical components; disassembly/assembly of electrical subcomponents by holding and positioning of equipment; join low/medium voltage cables etc.
Electrical Installations: install and commission three-phase AC machines and control gear as week as single-phase AC machines; install and commission DC machines, install and terminate low voltage cables and conductors etc.
Electrical Maintenance: maintain the integrity of workshops, work areas, storage areas and substations; maintain and prepare the phase AC machines and control gear, maintain HT and low voltage switchgear; maintain transformers etc.
Electrical Diagnoses: Diagnose faults on electrical reticulation systems; inspect, record and report the condition of medium/high voltage station apparatus and related equipment.
Carry out basic electric arc welding, gas welding, brazing, and cutting in an electrical environment.
Design and install electrical wire ways and develop ISO schematic diagrams and submit to the Electrical Foreman for approval to update electrical reticulation plant records.
Conduct battery and battery systems maintenance.
To obtain safety permits as and when required by following the safety permit acceptor duties.
Electrical Construction: i.e., strap and lay cables; installation and maintenance of low voltage networks; identify and mark off the positions of sockets, light fittings and associated trunking in offices and administration buildings; drill pre-marked mechanical components; disassembly/assembly of electrical subcomponents by holding and positioning of equipment; join low/medium voltage cables etc.
Electrical Installations: install and commission three-phase AC machines and control gear as week as single-phase AC machines; install and commission DC machines, install and terminate low voltage cables and conductors etc.
Electrical Maintenance: maintain the integrity of workshops, work areas, storage areas and substations; maintain and prepare the phase AC machines and control gear, maintain HT and low voltage switchgear; maintain transformers etc.
Electrical Diagnoses: Diagnose faults on electrical reticulation systems; inspect, record and report the condition of medium/high voltage station apparatus and related equipment.
Carry out basic electric arc welding, gas welding, brazing, and cutting in an electrical environment.
Design and install electrical wire ways and develop ISO schematic diagrams and submit to the Electrical Foreman for approval to update electrical reticulation plant records.
Conduct battery and battery systems maintenance.
To obtain safety permits as and when required by following the safety permit acceptor duties.
APPLICATIONS (CV, COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ID) CAN BE UPLOADED ONTO THE VACANCY PORTAL ON THE INTRANET/SPRINGS/VACANCIES/PROCESS CONTROLLER - INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
YOUR MANAGER / SUPERVISOR MUST BE AWARE OF YOUR APPLICATION.
PLEASE QUOTE RELEVANT REFERENCE NUMBER ON THE APPLICATION FORM.
SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS - IMPALA PLATINUM LTD RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
IN THE EVENT THAT YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT, THE COMPANY’S RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.
IMPALA PLATINUM LIMITED COMPLIES WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN A LAWFUL, LEGITIMATE, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU GIVE YOUR EXPRESS & INFORMED CONSENT TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES.
YOUR MANAGER / SUPERVISOR MUST BE AWARE OF YOUR APPLICATION.
PLEASE QUOTE RELEVANT REFERENCE NUMBER ON THE APPLICATION FORM.
SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS - IMPALA PLATINUM LTD RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
IN THE EVENT THAT YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT, THE COMPANY’S RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.
IMPALA PLATINUM LIMITED COMPLIES WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN A LAWFUL, LEGITIMATE, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU GIVE YOUR EXPRESS & INFORMED CONSENT TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Trade Test Certificate in Electrical.
Wireman’s License
Master Installation certificate – desirable.
Relevant experience in a mining/chemical environment will be an advantage.
Good communication skills with the ability to read and write in English.
Ability to read and interpret basic circuit diagrams.
Ability to interpret readings obtained from electrical measuring equipment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering and instrumentation drawings.
Demonstrate an understanding of low and medium-voltage circuits in the plant.
Knowledge and understanding of plant equipment and processes.
Knowledge pertaining to lock-out and isolation procedures.
Working knowledge of plant equipment and first-line fault identification.
Hand-eye coordination skill
Must be medically fit for PMR.
Wireman’s License
Master Installation certificate – desirable.
Relevant experience in a mining/chemical environment will be an advantage.
Good communication skills with the ability to read and write in English.
Ability to read and interpret basic circuit diagrams.
Ability to interpret readings obtained from electrical measuring equipment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering and instrumentation drawings.
Demonstrate an understanding of low and medium-voltage circuits in the plant.
Knowledge and understanding of plant equipment and processes.
Knowledge pertaining to lock-out and isolation procedures.
Working knowledge of plant equipment and first-line fault identification.
Hand-eye coordination skill
Must be medically fit for PMR.