Applicants are invited to apply for the Artisan Engineering Winder Electrician UG
South African qualified Electricians looking to build a long-term career in the mining sector now have an exciting opportunity to join Sibanye-Stillwater, one of the world’s leading precious metals mining companies.
The company is currently seeking experienced Electrical Artisans with winding plant experience to support critical mining operations while contributing to equipment reliability, maintenance excellence, safety performance, and operational efficiency. This position offers an excellent opportunity for skilled electricians who are passionate about mining, engineering, preventative maintenance, fault finding, and equipment reliability.
Sibanye-Stillwater is a globally recognised mining company with operations across South Africa, the United States, and other international markets. The company is a major producer of gold, platinum group metals (PGMs), and other critical minerals that support global industries.
The organisation continues to invest heavily in engineering excellence, employee development, safety initiatives, and operational improvements while maintaining its commitment to responsible mining and sustainable growth.
As part of its commitment to transformation and diversity, Sibanye-Stillwater encourages applications from designated groups and qualified persons living with disabilities in line with its Employment Equity objectives.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and improving critical electrical systems within a winding plant environment.
The role requires a technically strong artisan capable of working independently while supporting preventative maintenance programmes, breakdown maintenance, safety compliance, and operational excellence initiatives.
This is a highly skilled position suited to individuals with significant mining and plant maintenance experience.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Candidates who meet these requirements will be well-positioned to succeed in this challenging and rewarding role.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring critical mining equipment remains operational through effective maintenance practices.
Responsibilities include:
Electrical reliability is critical within mining operations, making this role essential to overall production performance.
The successful candidate will assist in ensuring equipment performs reliably through structured maintenance planning.
Responsibilities include:
These activities help reduce breakdowns while extending equipment lifespan.
A major aspect of the role involves identifying and eliminating equipment failures.
Responsibilities include:
Candidates with strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities will be highly valued.
The successful candidate will contribute to advanced maintenance strategies designed to improve equipment reliability.
Responsibilities include:
Modern mining operations increasingly rely on RCM principles to maximise equipment performance and minimise operational risk.
Safety remains a non-negotiable priority within mining operations.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Sibanye-Stillwater places significant emphasis on ensuring every employee returns home safely every day.
The role also includes responsibilities related to coaching and supporting team members.
Responsibilities include:
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities will be advantageous.
The successful candidate will work closely with various departments and stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
Effective communication helps ensure maintenance and production teams work together efficiently.
Sibanye-Stillwater continues to focus on improving operational performance and reducing production interruptions.
The successful candidate will support this objective through:
These activities contribute directly to productivity and operational efficiency.
Mining remains one of South Africa’s most important industries and continues to create demand for skilled technical professionals.
Qualified Electricians with mining experience are particularly valuable because they possess specialised knowledge of:
These skills are highly sought after across gold, platinum, coal, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. You can check the full advertisement on Sibanye Stillwater Career Portal
Mining employers often look beyond qualifications and focus heavily on practical experience. When applying, make sure your CV clearly highlights major breakdowns you’ve resolved, equipment you’ve maintained, safety achievements, shutdown projects you’ve participated in, and any reliability improvements you’ve helped implement. Real operational achievements can significantly strengthen your application.
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