Supervisor Engineering Electrician UG

In brief

**Overview** This is a full-time Supervisor Engineering Electrician UG (Underground) position at Sibanye-Stillwater, a multinational mining and metals processing group with operations, projects, and investments across five continents. The company is also a global recycler of metals with interests in mine tailings retreatment. The role is located in South Africa and falls within the Engineering / Technical field. The primary purpose of this role is to oversee the overall electrical installation and maintenance function of equipment. This involves preparing and modifying drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs, while also monitoring work to ensure compliance with applicable codes, accepted practices, and standards. **What you will do** * Perform administrative duties, including creating and authorizing instrument drawings, data sheets, I/O wiring diagrams, P&IDs, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs. * Take responsibility for project controls, cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and manpower requirements for proposals, forecasts, and change orders. * Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other data to plan and design work. * Coordinate day-to-day electrical activities and monitor plant performance. * Write daily and weekly reports and investigate operations within the area of control. * Attend meetings and communicate with teams continuously. * Control and distribute stock within the area of responsibility. * Check the Shift Communication Logbook for problems and special instructions. * Determine material allocations based on the Bill of Materials (BOM) and report engineering information. * Have input in scheduling planned equipment maintenance and decide on the relevant type of maintenance to be performed. * Oversee the maintenance process and provide support and coaching to subordinates, including conducting random inspections. * Conduct Task Analyses and take appropriate action to address identified risks; plan, execute, and supervise all day-to-day processes and maintenance activities; and plan and structure tasks over periods of time. * Lead risk assessments and take appropriate action, change and optimize practices and procedures, contribute to the management of risk, assess engineering risks, incorporate mitigating controls, and maintain/update the engineering component of the risk register. * Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the organization and externally, ensure open communication channels, source/contract/negotiate with service providers, liaise with entities on environmental management requirements, and collaborate with external service providers on design and implementation of tools. * Manage the finances of the Division to achieve organizational objectives, including setting/approving budgeting parameters, approving operational expenditure, formulating monthly/annual budgets, reporting on variances, and leading cost-saving and cash conservation initiatives. * Actively support and participate in the execution of the segment-specific organizational development plan to achieve a targeted cultural shift. * Align with international responsible mining principles, including World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs) for SA Gold Operations, Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative for SA PGM Operations, and ICCM principles for US PGM Operations. * Instill a culture of SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) leadership, participate in regional/local decision-making forums, provide SHE leadership within the Engineering Electrical Section, monitor SHE compliance, ensure safe achievement of targets, develop a proactive approach to safety issues, approve department documents, comply with/manage/develop/maintain/audit the Quality Management System (QMS). * Focus on safety, health, and operational excellence to improve the company's position on the global industry cost curve. * Provide coaching and on-the-job training to reporting staff, manage their performance and development, ensure fair work allocation, and inspire team members towards high performance. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Relevant valid Artisan Trade Certificate (Section 13 or Section 26D) with proof of formal learnership programme * Foreman Certificate (If a current internal employee does not have the foreman certificate, they need to obtain the qualification within 24 months of being promoted or they will be demoted back to their artisan position) * National N2 Certificate or higher with relevant electrical subjects * Medium Voltage Certificate * Winder Module Training Certificate/ in progress * At least 5 years’ experience as an Electrical Artisan working on double drum winders * Sound mining industry equipment, health and safety regulations and appropriate legislation knowledge * Supervisory /managerial, financial, analysis competencies * Computer literate * SAP PM and MM experience * Medically fit to work in the specific business area * Clear security screening record * Valid driver’s license (if applicable) * First Aid Certificate **Who should apply** Candidates should be qualified Electrical Artisans holding a relevant valid Artisan Trade Certificate (Section 13 or Section 26D) with proof of a formal learnership, a National N2 Certificate or higher with relevant electrical subjects, a Medium Voltage Certificate, and a Winder Module Training Certificate (or be in progress). A Foreman Certificate is required, with an allowance for internal employees to obtain it within 24 months of promotion. Applicants must have at least 5 years of experience as an Electrical Artisan, specifically working on double drum winders. The ideal candidate will possess sound knowledge of mining industry equipment, health and safety regulations, appropriate legislation, along with strong supervisory, managerial, financial, and analysis competencies. Proficiency in SAP PM and MM is essential, as is computer literacy. Furthermore, candidates must be medically fit to work in the specific business area, have a clear security screening record, possess a valid driver’s license (if applicable), and hold a First Aid Certificate. **Deadline** 6th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/supervisor-engineering-electrician-ug-sibanye-stillwater Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• SAP
• First aid
• Electrical installation

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