Reference Number: FMT/2026/18/8344
Closing Date: 19 September 2026
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Level: Skilled
EE Position: Yes
Location: Witbank, Mpumalanga
Salary: Market Related
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To safely and effectively execute preventive, planned, unplanned and breakdown maintenance on plant, machinery, equipment and electrical systems. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, availability and optimal performance while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and workmanship.
The role requires the identification and rectification of electrical faults, execution of maintenance work orders, participation in continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with all applicable SHEQ, legal, operational and company requirements.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ)
• Identify, assess and continuously monitor potential risks within the area of responsibility, taking into consideration people, equipment, materials, processes and the working environment.
• Assess identified risks and implement appropriate mitigation and control measures to reduce residual risk.
• Participate in and comply with all SHEQ requirements, including toolbox talks and relevant safety initiatives.
• Apply safe working practices and ensure compliance with company safety standards and procedures.
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, record and report SHEQ-related matters.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, defects and non-conformances to the relevant supervisor.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures and legal requirements.
People Management
• Contribute to an enabling workplace climate and positive organisational culture.
• Support labour stability by promoting employee engagement and minimising unnecessary labour turnover.
• Ensure that the labour complement is managed in accordance with approved budgets and operational requirements.
• Support the achievement of HDSA and female representation targets within the section.
• Manage and monitor individual and team performance against agreed targets and competencies.
• Ensure Individual Development Plans (IDPs) are aligned with performance results and implemented according to agreed plans.
• Conduct quarterly career discussions with identified talent and implement agreed development actions.
• Promote discipline and address matters relating to absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct and other performance-related issues.
• Coach, mentor and counsel employees to improve performance, technical capability and workplace effectiveness.
• Participate in recruitment and selection processes, including conducting interviews where required.
Customer Service
• Maintain a professional service-oriented approach when interacting with internal and external customers.
• Ensure customer requirements are understood and addressed efficiently.
• Promote customer satisfaction by providing reliable, timely and high-quality maintenance services.
• Communicate delays, equipment limitations, unavailable spares or other constraints that may affect service delivery.
Business Processes and Maintenance
• Apply appropriate electrical fault-finding techniques to identify, diagnose and rectify equipment failures.
• Assist with root-cause failure analysis to identify recurring equipment problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain, repair and replace electrical components, parts and equipment.
• Perform maintenance on Low Voltage (LV), Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) electrical equipment, where applicable to the plant and within the employee’s level of competence and appointment.
• Perform MV and HV switching when appropriately trained, assessed as competent and formally appointed in writing.
• Maintain, repair and replace mechanical components and equipment when required.
• Execute breakdown work orders efficiently and safely.
• Create maintenance notifications and complete daily work-order confirmations.
• Provide accurate and detailed feedback on work completed through the SAP system.
• Generate and update maintenance orders and notifications as required.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard of workmanship, reliability and safety.
• Communicate any shortages or unavailability of spares, tools, equipment or other resources to the Maintenance Supervisor and record the relevant information on the work order.
• Conduct regular plant inspections and report defects, non-conformances and deviations from required standards.
• Monitor the operational condition and performance of machinery and equipment.
• Conduct routine maintenance on production equipment, tools and associated systems to ensure operational and legal compliance.
• Perform advanced rigging activities following completion of the required training and competency assessment.
• Perform duties associated with Lifting Tackle Inspection (LTI) when formally appointed.
• Perform basic fault-finding and repairs on drives, soft starters and star-delta starter systems.
• Apply basic knowledge of PLCs, including discrete inputs and outputs, to support electrical fault-finding and equipment repairs.
• Work safely at heights and in confined spaces while complying with all applicable procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform basic electrical calculations relating to DOL starters, drives and associated protection settings.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within the workplace and ensure that work areas are left safe, clean and orderly.
• Perform basic boilermaking activities, including arc welding and gas cutting, where required and appropriately trained.
Rotable Management
• Change out defective or damaged items as required.
• Create Preventive Maintenance (PM) orders detailing items required to be drawn from stock.
• Create reservations for rotable items against the relevant PM order.
• Create subsequent notifications relating to replaced or damaged components.
• Complete all required fields on the Damage Tag for items being returned to the rotable store.
• Ensure damaged rotable components are correctly identified, documented and transported to the designated laydown area.
• Maintain accurate records to support effective asset and inventory management.
Mobile Equipment
Where appropriately trained, licensed and authorised, the incumbent may be required to:
• Lift and move loads using a forklift.
• Handle and move loads using overhead cranes, hoists, lifting tackle and related machinery.
• Operate aerial platforms, boom lifts and cherry pickers.
• Operate a Manitou or tractor when required, provided the appropriate licence and competency requirements have been met.
• Ensure all mobile equipment is operated safely and in accordance with applicable procedures and legal requirements.
Skills-Based Pay Activities
LOPT – Mobile Equipment
This competency requires:
• Completion of relevant training on mobile equipment used within the applicable department or area.
• Demonstration of competency in the safe operation of mobile equipment.
• Operation of mobile equipment when required as part of departmental activities.
Project Owner
This competency is defined and applied in accordance with the Project Owner Roles & Responsibilities Procedure (FMT-SW-PRO-002).
The incumbent will be required to understand and fulfil the responsibilities associated with the Project Owner role where applicable.
Advanced Rigging and Lifting Tackle Inspection (LTI)
This competency requires:
• Completion of relevant training in advanced rigging and Lifting Tackle Inspection.
• Application of advanced rigging skills when required within the department.
• Conducting Lifting Tackle Inspection activities when required and appropriately appointed.
• Ensuring lifting equipment and tackle are used and inspected in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
• Safety Awareness: Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and workplace safety.
• Initiative: Proactively identifies problems and takes appropriate action.
• Managing Work: Plans, prioritises and executes work effectively.
• Results Orientation: Focuses on achieving agreed maintenance and operational objectives.
• Work Standards: Maintains high standards of accuracy, quality and workmanship.
• Interpersonal Skills: Builds and maintains effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates information clearly, accurately and professionally.
• Adaptability: Responds positively to changing operational requirements and working conditions.
• Contributing to Team Success: Works collaboratively and supports colleagues in achieving departmental objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Grade 12 / N3 qualification.
• Relevant Electrical Trade Test qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant maintenance experience.
• Computer literate with the ability to use relevant maintenance and business systems.
• Knowledge and practical experience in industrial electrical maintenance will be advantageous.
• Experience with electrical fault-finding, drives, soft starters, motor control systems and PLC inputs/outputs will be advantageous.
• Ability to work safely in challenging environments, including working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a multidisciplinary maintenance team.
CORE REQUIREMENT
The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, equipment reliability, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement. The position requires an individual who is technically competent, disciplined, proactive and capable of responding effectively to both planned maintenance activities and urgent breakdown situations.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for the position of Maintenance Artisan Electrician (Witbank).
Applicants should ensure that their applications clearly indicate the position title “Maintenance Artisan Electrician Witbank” and the reference number FMT/2026/18/8344.
Applications should include an updated CV outlining relevant qualifications, trade experience, technical competencies and maintenance experience. Candidates must ensure that all information provided is accurate and up to date.
Please submit your application through the company’s official recruitment or application channel before the closing date of 19 September 2026.
Only candidates who meet the minimum qualification and experience requirements will be considered for the position. Should you not receive feedback within a reasonable period after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
