Winder Electrician

About this role

Impala Platinum (Implats) is looking for a Winder Electrician to work at its Rustenburg operations. The role covers electrical installation and maintenance on mine equipment, including winders, fans, conveyor belts and pumps.

What you’ll do

• Install, maintain and repair electrical equipment across the mine, with a focus on winders, fans, conveyors and pumps.
• Work on medium voltage networks, including cables, switchgear and substations.
• Help plan your work area’s tasks and carry out the approved plan to meet production targets.
• Complete accurate reports, such as safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports, shift reports and work orders.
• Follow mine safety rules, standards and procedures, and report any non-compliance.
• Build and keep good working relationships with colleagues and other people you deal with, and take corrective action where needed.
• Take part in change projects that aim to improve how the operation works.

What you need

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science, or an NQF 4 equivalent.
• Electrical Trade Certificate.
• Medium Voltage Certificate.
• At least 3 years of experience working as an electrician.
• At least 2 years of experience in each of the following: MV (33 kV and 6.6 kV) cable installation, termination, fault finding and repairs; construction, installation, operation and maintenance of MV networks including switchgear; substation maintenance; MV testing equipment; conveyor maintenance and repairs; and maintenance and repairs of overhead cranes.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety principles in the workplace.
• Understanding of basic electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
• Understanding of the uses and safety aspects of flammable energy sources.
• Understanding of basic electronics, programmable logic controllers, fault finding on field instruments and process control loops.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a qualified electrician who has worked on medium voltage equipment in a mine or heavy industrial setting. You should be comfortable with safety rules and with writing clear reports on your work.

Tips before you apply

• Have certified copies of your Grade 12 or NQF 4 proof, Electrical Trade Certificate and Medium Voltage Certificate ready to upload.
• List each MV skill from the requirements on your CV, with the number of years and the type of equipment you worked on.
• Include a reference letter or employer contact that confirms your winder, conveyor or substation work where possible.

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