South32 Group Artisan Electrician

Are you a qualified Electrician with experience in industrial electrical maintenance? South32 is offering an opportunity for an experienced artisan to join its operations as a Plant Shift Electrician on a permanent, full-time basis.

The position is suited to qualified Electricians with a background in electrical maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, fault finding and industrial plant operations. Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining electrical equipment, supporting plant reliability and ensuring that maintenance activities are performed safely and efficiently.

Applicants with experience working on medium-voltage switchgear, variable speed drives (VSDs), substations, motors and motor control centres (MCCs) will have an advantage.

About the South32 Artisan Electrician Position

The Plant Shift Electrician will be responsible for performing routine electrical maintenance, installing equipment and repairing electrical systems when required.

The main objective is to ensure that plant operations run safely and reliably by maintaining electrical equipment and responding to maintenance requirements.

The successful candidate will also operate electrical equipment and test its working components to ensure that machinery and systems function correctly.

This role requires a strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, maintenance procedures, workplace safety and electrical fault-finding techniques.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Interpret maintenance requirements and coordinate pre-work activities relating to repairs, planned maintenance and predictive maintenance.
• Safely access different work areas to perform electrical maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct daily safety inspections of equipment and assess potential risks.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Take responsibility for the electrical reliability of the assigned plant section.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team, including under pressure.
• Maintain and ensure the proper upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment.
• Coordinate activities associated with troubleshooting and repairing maintenance equipment.
• Provide clear and accurate feedback to the direct line supervisor.
• Install, maintain, inspect and repair electrical equipment to support reliable plant operations.
• Operate electrical equipment and test working components to ensure proper functionality.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

To qualify for the South32 Artisan Electrician position, applicants must have the following:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• N3 Trade Certificate.
• Electrician Trade Certificate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• At least three years of experience in electrical maintenance.

Applicants should ensure that their qualifications and practical experience are clearly presented in their CVs.

Advantageous Technical Experience

South32 will give preference to candidates who have additional experience or demonstrated competence in the following areas:

1. Allen-Bradley Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

Experience maintaining and performing fault finding on Allen-Bradley VSDs will be advantageous.

2. Medium-Voltage Switchgear

Competence in medium-voltage switchgear operations and maintenance will be beneficial.

3. Industrial Plant Electrical Systems

Experience working with the following equipment and systems will be advantageous:

• Substations.
• Motor Control Centres (MCCs).
• Transformers.
• Electric motors.
• Liquid starters.
• Safety circuits.
• Switchgear, including Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCBs) and SF6 switchgear.

4. Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA)

Knowledge and experience relating to the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) will also be beneficial.

Skills and Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate the following abilities:

• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of industrial electrical maintenance.
• Ability to interpret maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment inspection and testing.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good maintenance planning and coordination skills.

Working at South32

South32 is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which it operates.

The company aims to provide a fair, equitable and accessible recruitment process and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Thabang Maimela’s Tip

If you are applying for this position, make sure your CV demonstrates your practical experience rather than simply listing your Electrician Trade Certificate.

South32 specifically requires at least three years of electrical maintenance experience. Clearly explain the industrial equipment you have worked on, the maintenance activities you have performed and the types of electrical faults you have successfully diagnosed and repaired.

If you have worked with Allen-Bradley VSDs, MCCs, transformers, substations or medium-voltage switchgear, highlight this experience prominently.

Also include your N3 qualification, Electrician Trade Certificate and valid driver’s licence. These are important requirements for this position.

Closing Date: 20 November 2026

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