Auto Electrician - Wessels Mine

Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

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The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country's Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our Wessels Mine which represents one of the largest manganese reserves in South Africa.

• Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company elected retirement fund.
• South32 will support assistance for part time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

This is a permanent full time position.

As an Artisan Auto Electrician, you will be responsible for timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that mining activities are executed in a safe manner as well as operate equipment and test all working parts in the functional area to ensure proper utilization.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Interprets and coordinates pre work with regards to repairs, interpretation of hydraulic diagrams, planned and predictive maintenance;
• Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on machines or equipment;
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment;
• Maintains a clean and safe worksite;
• Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment;
• Coordinates activities associated with trouble shooting and repairing maintenance equipment.

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years' technical experience on Underground Mining Equipment (CAT R1600/R1700 Loaders, CAT AD30 Trucks, Aard Utility Vehicles, Fermel Marverik, Epiroc 282 Double Boomers, Epiroc Bolter MC or 235H Roofbolters);
• Experience in performing major re wiring and harness repairs on these types of machines will be advantageous;

• Grade 12;
• N2 Technical certificate;
• Valid Code 08 Driver's license.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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