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Maintenance Planning and Execution\n\n Develop and implement weekly and monthly maintenance plans.\n\n Allocate resources, personnel and equipment to ensure effective execution of maintenance activities.\n\n Monitor maintenance backlogs and ensure timely completion of work orders.\n\n Identify recurring equipment failures and implement corrective measures.\n\n Ensure availability and effective management of critical spares.\n\n Monitor equipment performance and minimise unplanned plant downtime.\n\n Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment history and technical documentation.\n\n3. Safety, Health and Statutory Compliance\n\n Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), applicable regulations and company SHEQ standards.\n\n Enforce safe working practices, including lock-out and isolation procedures.\n\n Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments and toolbox talks.\n\n Ensure all electrical and instrumentation activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and standards.\n\n Participate in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.\n\n Fulfil applicable legal appointment responsibilities, where formally appointed.\n\n5. Operational and Cost Management\n\n Work closely with the Processing and Engineering teams to support production targets.\n\n Monitor maintenance expenditure and contribute to budget management.\n\n Identify opportunities for improved plant reliability and maintenance efficiency.\n\n Compile and submit daily, weekly and monthly maintenance reports.\n\n Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant availability and operational performance.\n\nDesired Experience & Qualification\n\n Grade 12 (Matric).\n\n N6 Certificate in Electrical Engineering.\n\n Relevant Electrical Trade Test (Section 13 or equivalent recognised trade qualification).\n\n Supervisory or First-Line Management qualification will be advantageous.\n\n Valid drivers licence\n\n Minimum 5 years' relevant post-trade experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance.\n\n Minimum 3 years' Supervisory or Foreman experience within a Mining or Mineral Processing Environment.\n\n Proven experience in a Gold Processing Plant will be highly advantageous.\n\n Experience with PLC, SCADA, DCS, VSDs, MCCs and industrial process control systems.\n\n Experience in MV Substations, MV Switch gear, MCCs, LV Installations, Transformers, Overhead power lines, VSDs, cable joints, distribution boards\n\n Sound knowledge of electrical distribution systems, fault-finding and instrumentation calibration.\n\n Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act and applicable engineering regulations.\n\n Experience in maintenance planning and computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS). 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