Master Electrician UG

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

This role is based in Tumela Mine, Thabazimbi, South Africa

The Master Electrician on Surface Winders possess advanced technical knowledge (both theory and practical) aligned to an in-house skills matrix and development plan.

Roles and responsibilities include the following:

• Consistently apply Safety & Health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities
• Attend and conduct Safety meetings
• Provide expert specialised engineering services (e.g.: advanced diagnostics, fault finding of critical equipment)
• Ensure that work area is maintained to the required housekeeping (5 S) standards
• Ensure all equipment and facilities comply with the required Valterra Platinum specifications and standards for safe operation.
• Ensure electrical systems, machinery and equipment are maintained and repaired to ensure optimum plant availability and reliability.
• Perform inspections of completed work and over inspection of delegated work in progress.
• Routine Maintenance and condition monitoring of equipment components.
• Team lead for component replacements.
• Advanced troubleshooting on complex breakdown & repeat breakdowns.
• Investigate all “out of the ordinary” and repeat incidents with the aim to identify root causes and eliminate defects.
• Ensure maintenance checklists, inspections, switching plans and associated legal and mandatory logbooks are up to date and accurate
• Exercise judgment with regards to repair versus replacement versus upgrade of components
• Ensure readily after hour availability when on standby
• Ensure that material, spares and equipment are available as required
• Conduct MV refresher assessments for electricians

This role is at a C3 level

• N4 Electrical qualification
• Electrical Trade Test
• MV Certification (MQA)
• Winder Competency

Experience 

• 8 years’ experience of which 3-5 years as a MV certified electrician within the mining of heavy industrial sectors
• Winders experience on major winder installations, 4.5MW Double Drums winders fitted with solid state drives.

Technical Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of operational processes within scope of role
• Proficient in Asset Management
• Proficient in Law & Standards
• Proficient in PLOC
• Proficient in A2 Safety
• Proficient in VFL Training
• Proficient in Condition Monitoring Training
• Must demonstrate advanced skills to troubleshoot, repair and maintain MV and LV electrical systems and major equipment within area of responsibility (e.g.: GMD’s, winders, transformers, MV switchgear, etc.)
• Equipment and machinery specific competence as per the role specific requirements detailed in the skills matrix

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date

25 July 2025

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