Location: Steelpoort, Limpopo, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Work Level: Skilled
Salary: Market Related
Reference Number: Maintenance Artisan Electrician TWF
Closing Date: 29 May 2026
A leading mining operation in Steelpoort is seeking a qualified and experienced Maintenance Artisan Electrician to join its maintenance team. This exciting permanent opportunity is ideal for a skilled artisan with extensive experience in electrical maintenance, fault finding, plant equipment repairs, and mining operations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that surface and plant electrical equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in line with production requirements. The purpose of this role is to safely carry out preventive maintenance, inspections, fault finding, and electrical repairs on plant and surface equipment according to approved maintenance schedules and work orders. This position requires a strong understanding of electrical systems, mining maintenance procedures, safety compliance, and troubleshooting techniques within heavy industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ)
- Comply with all SHEQ standards, policies, and procedures
- Adhere to legislated safety, health, and environmental regulations
- Conduct workplace risk assessments before starting maintenance work
- Perform isolation and lockout procedures according to company standards
- Maintain high housekeeping standards within the work area
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and effectively
Maintenance and Electrical Duties
- Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant electrical equipment
- Conduct trade-related fault finding and diagnostics on machinery and systems
- Carry out live testing according to electrical voltage certification requirements
- Repair and maintain electrical parts, components, and industrial equipment
- Conduct regular plant inspections to identify defects and potential failures
- Apply root cause analysis techniques to recurring equipment breakdowns
- Ensure all installations comply with statutory regulations and safety standards
- Generate notifications and complete maintenance reports on the SAP system
- Capture maintenance history and update work orders accurately
- Assist with electrical lockouts for non-electrical maintenance personnel
Planned and Unplanned Maintenance
- Respond safely and efficiently to electrical breakdowns
- Record all breakdown information to assist with root cause investigations
- Perform equipment isolation during planned shutdowns and maintenance tasks
- Issue lockout documentation before maintenance activities commence
- Handover equipment safely back to production after repairs are completed
- Report maintenance progress and challenges to the Maintenance Supervisor
Rotables and Equipment Management
- Change out damaged electrical components and rotables
- Transport defective items to designated laydown or repair areas
- Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good working condition
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and operational improvements
- Recommend better ways of handling breakdowns and maintenance tasks
- Support equipment reliability and plant efficiency initiatives
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric or N2 qualification
- Electrical Trade Test Certificate (Section 13)
- Section 26D QCTO Trade Certificate
- Medium Voltage Competency Certificate
- Medical fitness according to organisational requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant electrical maintenance experience
Skills and Competencies
- Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities
- Knowledge of mining and plant maintenance systems
- Understanding of lockout procedures and electrical safety standards
- Experience working with SAP maintenance systems
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Strong understanding of preventative maintenance practices
- Ability to identify risks and maintain safe working conditions
Why Join This Opportunity?
This permanent role offers the opportunity to work within a professional mining and industrial environment focused on safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. Successful candidates will gain exposure to advanced plant systems, maintenance operations, and long-term career growth opportunities within the mining sector. Benefits of this opportunity include:
- Permanent employment opportunity
- Exposure to large-scale mining and plant operations
- Career growth within the mining and maintenance industry
- Opportunity to work with experienced technical teams
- Stable and safety-focused work environment
- Competitive market-related salary package
How to Apply
Interested candidates should prepare the following documents before applying:
- Updated CV with detailed work experience
- Certified copy of Grade 12 / N2 qualification
- Certified copy of Trade Test Certificate
- Medium Voltage Competency Certificate
- Copy of ID document
- Contactable references
When applying, ensure that the reference number Maintenance Artisan Electrician TWF is clearly stated on the application. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of 29 May 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and assessments. If you do not receive feedback after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
