Job Description

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 14.07.2026

CLOSING DATE: 21.07.2026

DEPARTMENT: SHAFTS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To safely inspect and maintain low voltage electrical equipment and machinery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or NQF equivalent 4 is essential.
• Serviceman Certificate (Applicable Training Structures) is essential.
• 3-years' experience as an Engineering Assistant and job related is essential

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in the workplace
• Understand fundamentals of electricity
• Understand fundamentals of general engineering
• Demonstrate an understanding of the uses and safety aspect associated with flammable

energy sources

• Demonstrate an awareness of customer service
• Perform basic fire fighting
• Perform basic first aid
• Respond to hazardous and emergency conditions
• Read, interpret and produce basic engineering drawings
• Identify, inspect, use, maintain and care for engineering hand tools
• Select, use and care for engineering measuring equipment
• Select, use and care for electrical measuring instruments

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Installs batteries.
• Tests batteries for dead cells and replace defective batteries.
• Checks battery systems on battery units for water and acid levels.
• Checks batteries Load and connect batteries in battery bay for charging.
• Cleans battery bay areas.
• Maintains battery record systems.
• Wires domestic electrical circuits.
• Tests and inspects single phase domestic installations.
• Inspects, operates and maintains high mast lighting structures
• Inspects and cleans medium / high voltage yards and enclosures
• Identifies, inspects and cleans electrical machines
• Maintains:
• Direct Current (DC) machines, low voltage switchgears and lighting Systems
• electrical distribution boards, panels and enclosures
• transformers, batteries and battery rooms
• Mills including all its auxiliaries and Compressors
• Pumps, Crushers and Conveyors

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team – we are excited to have someone new join our ranks.
IMPORTANT:
Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.
Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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