Electrician UG

Company Description 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

Job Description The Electrician UG role has a 2.9.2 appointment in terms of the MHSA, Act of 1996,: Maintain, install and commission the electrical components of the machinery and equipment to an agreed standard in responsibility.

Roles And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Attend and conduct Safety meetings
• Conducts and participate in Risk assessments
• Allocate tasks to subordinates
• Attend to Breakdowns and emergencies as required
• Ensure that material, spares and equipment are available as required
• Ensure proper and adequate on the job training and coaching is provided to subordinates
• Comply to environmental requirements
• Exercise judgment with regards to replacement of components
• Maintains a high quality of work
• Timely and accurate information
• Records results of all legal examinations in the appropriate format
• Works in a sequence that prioritises work requirements
• Completing job cards and description of work and spares used (PM’s)
• Performing work to the required standards and specifications
• Applying appropriate tools to complete tasks

This role is on a C2 level reporting to the Senior Foreman Electrical UG Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Technical Trade Specific N2
• Electrical Trade Test
• Certified Competent as Electrician on Winders (advantageous)
• MV Certification (MQA) (advantageous)

Experience

• 2-5 years’ electrical experience within the mining sectors
• Vertical Winder experience (advantageous)

Technical Knowledge And Skills

• English literate (speak, read and write)
• Must be able to do standby and overtime
• Must be familiar with risk assessments procedures
• Valid driving license code 08
• Basic Computer Skills
• Certificate of Fitness

Additional Information 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 - 21 July 2026