Website Seriti
Seriti is a broad based, 91% black owned and controlled South African mining company co-owned by four black anchor shareholders, Masimong Group, Thebe Investments, Zungu Investments (Zico) and Community Investment Holdings (CIH). With Dr Anna Mokgokong and Mike Teke respectively as Chair and CEO … read moreat the helm, the company is directed by a board and management team who collectively have significant and relevant experience in the acquisition, operation and development of large-scale coal operations in the country.
The role:
The role is responsible for providing assistance to Section Engineers in electrical governance and compliance with all electrical reticulations and equipment at the operation.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Establish and maintain safe work practices and a safe working environment by ensuring that legal requirements and group working standards and policies related to Electrical Engineering are developed, communicated and implemented on the operations and projects
Ensure that the operation’s electrical Code of Practice (COP) is developed and updated, and comply with Seriti requirements
Develop, manage and maintain an electrical drawing database for the operation
Check, communicate and ensure electrical legal compliance.
Perform oversight inspections and audits on electrical equipment to ensure compliance and ensure proper maintenance are completed
Communicate and rollout Seriti standards and specifications, as well as operation’s procedures to the relevant electrical sections
Enforce mandatory electrical standards and procedures and check compliance
Ensure that isolation and lockout procedures are in place and up-to-date, and complied to
Establish and execute a standardized process for addressing compliance issues at operations by making available all the required documentation for the section engineers to be able to make informed decisions
Confirm all reticulation modifications and/or changes for discrimination and load flow results
Custodian of the protection setting and approve any changes made to relay trip settings
Conduct compliance audits in line with legislation, standards and best practices when required and identify possible equipment failures and identify root causes
Provide technical advice and input to the operations and new projects with regards to Electrical Engineering
Keep abreast of new technologies and developments in Electrical Engineering
Effective project management of Electrical Engineering projects and Asset Optimisation initiatives ensuring best practice research and knowledge sharing
Financial Budgeting & Management
Actively participate in the Seriti Electrical User Group and Energy Management and Efficiency forums
Requirements:
Electrical Engineering Degree or National Diploma or Electrical National N4 certificate
Recognized Electrical Trade Test certificate
Minimum 5 years’ experience as Engineering Foreman/General Engineering Supervisor (2.9.2. appointee)
Extensive technical experience in Low Voltage, Medium Voltage and High Voltage equipment and infrastructure
In depth electrical experience and concepts
Safety & Risk Management courses
Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mine Health and Safety Act
Abreast of the latest technological developments, standards, designs and specifications in Electrical Engineering
Basic understanding of other Engineering disciplines, i.e. mechanical, and civil engineering
Knowledge of electrical equipment and systems used in the mining industry
Excellent understanding of underground and surface coal mining electrical infrastructure and flame proofing.
Experience dealing with third parties (e.g. contractors, consultants, etc.).
Knowledge and understanding on the use of electrical software’s such as ETAP, Visio
Computer Literacy: MS Office and SAP
Valid driver’s license
In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness
Advantageous:
Member of the South African Collieries Engineering Association
Intermediate understanding of Osprey on energy management, PFC monitoring, energy analysis and quality of supply analysis.
Familiar with NRS048-2 standard.
A good working knowledge and understanding of electrical machinery and equipment used in coal mining industry
Working knowledge of Seriti engineering policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Management Development, Coaching & Mentoring, C-MIRM, Leadership Development and Asset Management programmes/courses
Closing Date 29 May 2026
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