Electrician

Electrician


Company
GOLD FIELDS
Location
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description
South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders. At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations. POSITION:

Electrician (Surface Risk) JOB GRADING: C – Lower DEPARTMENT: Metallurgical Plant SITE: South Deep Gold Mine The Electrician's duties encompasses maintaining, repairs and projects on electrical systems, plant and equipment within the Metallurgical Plant. This role involves executing both planned and unplanned assignments to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient functioning of equipment. A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in the area of operation

Minimum Requirements:
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Electrical Trade certificate
• Medium Voltage Certificate
• 2 to 5 years’ experience as a MV Electrician in a Metallurgical Plant environment
• Valid driver’s licence
• Be declared medically fit for the position and the environment, as determined by the risk based medical examination at the relevant Gold Fields Occupational Health and Safety Centre, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting
Key Competencies:
• Proven safety leadership capability with established safety campaign delivery record
• Accomplished frontline team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration skills
• Effective communicator with sound spoken and written English communication skills
• Proven track record of applying initiative, being a self-starter and working independently
• Sound knowledge of Metallurgical Plant maintenance
• Proficient knowledge of soft starters and Variable Speed Drives
• Demonstrated experience on fault finding, diagnostics and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience with legal inspections of equipment

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure the Health and Safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in the planning and execution of operational activities
• Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by participating in and contributing to operational safety campaigns, applying relevant legislative, operational and safe work standards and regulations and, instituting and monitoring appropriate remedial actions as required
• Develop and foster relationships within the team while ensuring discipline is maintained
• Timely and effective execution of equipment condition monitoring and planned maintenance activities
• Repairing, maintenance and construction of MCC’s, MV substations, crushers, conveyors, MV overhead lines, Boilers, motors, new equipment installations and general maintenance in and around the Metallurgical- and Backfill Plant
• Attend to breakdowns and do appropriate root cause analysis and diagnostics
• Be willing to work shifts, overtime and perform standby duties when required

Closing Date: 25 May 2026
Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.
Should you require any assistance or have any challenges in applying for a position, please contact the Recruitment hub on 011 411 1387
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Gold Fields is committed to advancing its Employment Equity (EE) strategy through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). All Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) and differently abled candidates may apply.

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