Chief Electrician, Mpumalanga

Chief Electrician, D2

Seriti, Khutala Colliery, Mpumalanga

Internal&External

Ref no:

KHT042/26GS

Closing date:

29 May 2026

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

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 operation’s 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 operation’s 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

Excellent understanding of underground and surface coal mining electrical infrastructure and flame proofing.

Experience dealing with third parties (e.g. contractors, consultants, etc.).

Knowledge and understanding on the use of electrical software’s such as ETAP, Visio

Computer Literacy: MS Office and SAP

Valid driver’s license

In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous

Member of the South African Collieries Engineering Association

Intermediate understanding of Osprey on energy management, PFC monitoring, energy analysis and quality of supply analysis.

Familiar with NRS048-2 standard.

A good working knowledge and understanding of electrical machinery and equipment used in coal mining industry

Working knowledge of Seriti engineering policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

Management Development, Coaching&Mentoring, C-MIRM, Leadership Development and Asset Management programmes/courses

Notes

Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets

#J-18808-Ljbffr