Winder Electrician

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Department: Engineering

Closing Date: 12 May 2026

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide a technical service to a section or unit. Design, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and products used in the business.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 (with Mathematics and Physical Science) or NQF 4 equivalent is essential.
• Electrical Trade Certificate is essential.
• Medium Voltage Certificate is essential.
• Completed Winder Modules (Artisan Training Standard 5073) is essential.
• Minimum 2 years' experience is essential on the following:
• MV (33 kV & 6.6 kV) cable installation, termination, fault finding & repairs.
• Construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of MV electrical      networks including switchgear.
• Substation maintenance.
• MV testing equipment.
• Maintenance and repairs of overhead cranes.

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in the workplace.
• Understand basic electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
• Demonstrate an understanding of fault-finding techniques on field instrumentation.
• Respond to hazardous and emergency conditions.
• VSD and soft starters knowledge
• Handle and care of electrical earthing gear and related equipment

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides input to the planning process within the area of control and execute the approved plan in accordance with policies, procedures and processes to ensure achievement of production targets
• Performs equipment maintenance services according to the required standards and specifications.
• Maintains a safe and productive workplace
• Makes materials and equipment available for the shift requirements.
• Plans, schedules and supervises/coordinate subordinate's activities within a process or service to achieve efficiency and quality goals.
• Complies with MHSA requirements.
• Performs underground MV and LV distribution.
• Compiles and completes accurate reports including safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports, and shift and work order reports, and ad hoc reports.
• Provides relevant support to stakeholders to ensure team objectives are achieved.
• Adheres to safety regulations and mine standards, procedures and practices and reports non-compliance.
• Supports and participate in change management initiatives to drive transformation and optimisation.
• Performs regular inspections in area of work and report hazards to ensure environment is safety and hazard free and recommends remedial action where necessary.

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 Company's Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

IMPORTANT: 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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• The processing of your personal information and sharing it with third parties for verifications.
• The exercising of your rights provided for by POPIA.
• To acknowledge that Impala will keep the record of your personal information confidential.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks