Chief Electrician, D2, NVC062/25GS

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications. Chief Electrician, D2 Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State Internal & External Ref no: NVC062/25GS Closing date: 03 July 2025 The role: The role is responsible for providing assistance to Section Engineers in electrical governance and compliance with all electrical reticulations and equipment at the operation. Responsibilities will include but not limited to: Establish and maintain safe work practices and a safe working environment by ensuring that legal requirements and group working standards and policies related to Electrical Engineering are developed, communicated and implemented on the operations and projects Ensure that the operations electrical Code of Practice (COP) is developed and updated, and comply with Seriti requirements. Develop, manage and maintain an electrical drawing database for the operation. Check, communicate and ensure electrical legal compliance. Perform oversight inspections and audits on electrical equipment to ensure compliance and ensure proper maintenance are completed. Communicate and rollout Seriti standards and specifications, as well as operations procedures to the relevant electrical sections. Enforce mandatory electrical standards and procedures and check compliance. Ensure that isolation and lockout procedures are in place and up-to-date, and complied to. Establish and execute a standardized process for addressing compliance issues at operations by making available all the required documentation for the section engineers to be able to make informed decisions Confirm all reticulation modifications and/or changes for discrimination and load flow results. Custodian of the protection setting and approve any changes made to relay trip settings. Conduct compliance audits in line with legislation, standards and best practices when required and identify possible equipment failures and identify root causes Provide technical advice and input to the operations and new projects with regards to Electrical Engineering Keep abreast of new technologies and developments in Electrical Engineering Effective project management of Electrical Engineering projects and Asset Optimisation initiatives ensuring best practice research and knowledge sharing Financial Budgeting & Management Actively participate in the Seriti Electrical User Group and Energy Management and Efficiency forums Requirements: Electrical Engineering Degree or National Diploma or Electrical National N4 certificate Recognized Electrical Trade Test certificate Minimum 5 years experience as Engineering Foreman/General Engineering Supervisor (2.9.2. appointee) Extensive technical experience in Low Voltage, Medium Voltage and High Voltage equipment and infrastructure In depth electrical experience and concepts Safety & Risk Management courses Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mine Health and Safety Act Abreast of the latest technological developments, standards, designs and specifications in Electrical Engineering Basic understanding of other Engineering disciplines, i.e. mechanical, and civil engineering Knowledge of electrical equipment and systems used in the mining industry Understanding of prevention techniques relating to flame proofing Experience dealing with third parties (e.g. contractors, consultants, etc.). Knowledge and understanding on the use of electrical softwares such as ETAP, Visio Computer Literacy: MS Office and SAP Valid drivers license In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness Advantageous: Experience in Opencast Coal Mining Operations Working knowledge of Seriti engineering policies, procedures, standards and guidelines Member of the South African Collieries Engineering Association Management Development, Coaching & Mentoring, C-MIRM, Leadership Development and Asset Management programmes/courses Please note: Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid drivers license must be accompanied with your application Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets All applicants are thanked for their interest Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

Location: Vereeniging, Gauteng, ZA

Posted Date: 8/12/2025