Engineering Specialist Production

The Electrical Specialist will render professional on-site technical support to operations to ensure electrical integrity to all electrical equipment across the complex is maintained to high standards.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Review and development of maintenance tactics for all LV and MV electrical equipment
• Review of Condition Monitoring reports to provide clear and formal defect elimination close out recommendations.
• Conduct electrical protection settings audits to ensure correct settings are used
• Assist with breakdowns fault finding analysis and participate in RCA processes.
• Monitor quality of supply and investigate all network disturbances
• Monitor quality of supply and investigate all network disturbances
• Monitor PFC equipment status to ensure correct power factor correction.
• Ensure timeous updates of single line drawings SLD’s and manage ETAP updates.
• Complete electrical self-assessments audit findings
• Visit sites and equipment locations on the mine and undertake equipment audits and inspections in respect to engineering workmanship, quality and compliance with engineering policies, procedures and standards
• Conduct Substations audits and implement tracking and monitoring system
• Conduct monthly electrical billing verifications and ensure electrical metering equipment availability.
• This role is Band 6 level reporting to Senior Engineer Electrical and Energy

This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to Section Engineering Manager

Qualifications Section

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Diploma / Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Relevant Trade in Electrical.
• Electrical Engineering Foreman Certificate advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 8 Years operational experience of which 5 years in a foreman or Supervisor position in the Mining, Processing and Utilities industry

Technical Knowledge and skills

• Medium Voltage Overhead Power Lines
• Medium voltage and low voltage distribution systems.
• System earthing and lightning protection.
• Electrical Protection and grading.
• Power and distribution transformers.
• Liquid resistance starters.
• MV and LV Variable speed drives.
• Diesel generators.
• Uninterruptible power supply systems.
• Fire detection and suppression.
• Electrical metering
• Intelligent motor protection.

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 harm, 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 behaviour 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: 10 May 2026

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