Anglo American: Electrician

This is an exciting opportunity for you to play an integral part in making sure that our Zibulo Colliery operates at its optimum through the maintenance of electrical components, machinery and equipment.

By looking after our assets, you’ll become an asset too.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives”, delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Coal, providing heat to make electricity and steel, remains the great driver of the industrial world. We are a leading global supplier, with our select group of high performing Mpumalanga-based assets delivering millions of tons of thermal coal a year to export markets across several continents.

Being proactive in solving business needs and being able to effectively maintain our electrical equipment and systems will make you a great Auto Electrician at our Zibulo Colliery.

You will need to ensure safety, be able to work under pressure and independently while upholding our engineering standards.

If you are a self-starter, a team player and have supervision experience then continue reading.

This role is in the Engineering department and will be reporting to the Engineering Foreman.

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science or Technical N3
• Auto Electrician Trade Test

• 3 years post trade experience as an Auto Electrician in an UG Mine
• Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Computer Literate
• Driver’s license

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American 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 fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer

How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.