South Deep Gold Mine Trackless Electrician Vacancy Post
You are invited to apply for the South Deep Gold Mine Trackless Electrician
South Deep Gold Mine, a world-class gold mining operation owned by Gold Fields, is seeking a qualified and experienced Trackless Electrician to join its dynamic Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for skilled professionals to advance their careers in a mechanized underground mining environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the rebuild, overhaul, fault finding, and maintenance of trackless mobile equipment to restore it to OEM standards, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and availability.
 Minimum Requirements
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Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
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Electrical/Auto Electrical Trade Certificate with valid Medium Voltage Certification
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At least 5 years of hands-on experience as an electrician in an underground mechanized mining environment
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Medically fit as determined by the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre
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Successful completion of a Heat Tolerance Screening Test
 Key Competencies:
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In-depth experience on Sandvik, Atlas Copco, and AARD trackless machinery
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Ability to diagnose and repair 24V circuit faults
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Experience with planned and legal inspections
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Strong technical decision-making: repair vs. replace vs. upgrade
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Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities
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Proven safety leadership and adherence to Mine Health and Safety Act
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Effective team collaboration, coaching, and mentoring skills
 Key Responsibilities:
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Ensure safety compliance in all maintenance and repair operations
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Conduct legal and condition-based inspections of equipment
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Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance, including root cause analysis
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Oversee and assess work performed by apprentices and junior electricians
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Diagnose electrical/electronic failures and apply expert repair strategies
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Collaborate with supervisors and client departments regarding equipment availability
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Be available for overtime, standby, and emergency callouts
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Order parts and maintain accurate documentation per company procedures
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