Electrical Assistant - Mining & Industrial Support

Qualifying Criteria:

• Grade 10, 11, 12, or equivalent qualification
• N2 in Engineering studies in Electrical will be advantageous
• 1-2 years' experience in Electrical Engineering in a mining or industrialized environment is essential and required
• Proficient in English and any other of the 11 official languages
• Must be able to work at heights and confined spaces
• The applicant must possess good verbal communication skills
• Studying towards an Electrical Engineering Trade will be an added advantage
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record

Responsibilities:

• Work a cycle or rotation of shifts
• Assist Artisan(s) in carrying out their duties efficiently by providing support and carrying the toolbox, hand tools and other equipment
• Maintain tools and equipment and safely keep hand tools
• Able to disassemble and re-assemble electrical apparatus / components and equipment using hand tools
• Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets using hand tools
• Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections using hand tools
• Manage and maintain in area of responsibility in accordance with mine standards, procedures and practices
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1's safety motto: "Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely."