Foreman Electrical SF

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

• Oversee electrical installations and ensure equipment operate at specification Maintain equipment and working areas at ‘Zero Tolerance Compliance.
• Implements and maintains applicable Regulations and Codes of practice and standards.
• Completes safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports where required.
• Ensure inspections and use of hazardous machinery and equipment comply with legal and mine requirements.
• Perform periodic and scheduled inspections of task and equipment as required Supervises the installation and maintenance of all electrical units and components thereof.
• Plans daily, weekly and monthly work requirements and priorities.
• Ensures availability of required parts, equipment and resources.
• Monitors operational effectiveness of electrical cabling and power distribution facilities.
• Performs periodic and scheduled inspections of cabling and equipment.
• Schedules breakdown requests and installation needs with relevant role players.
• Process remains fully operational.
• Plan and coordinate daily, weekly and monthly work requirements and priorities with operational team (planned work and shutdowns).
• Allocate labour resources and equipment to scheduled and priority activities so as to maintain and ensure high levels of labour, equipment and operational performance standards.
• Investigation of incidents/accidents in area of responsibility (find root causes and sort out timeously).
• Liaise with the other Foreman to ensure that any problems that could overlap with other sections are pro-actively identified and discussed.
• Oversee the development of a healthy spirit of cooperation within the section.
• Ensure availability for after-hours standby duties.
• Allocate multi-task team members to Artisans when required to perform and ensure effective maintenance.
• Accompany the Engineers on regular inspections and audits around the section.
• Review operational plans and re-assign targets and objectives to subordinates.
• Regularly communicate progress of section against operational targets and objectives.
• Encourages initiatives and delegates responsibility.
• Administration of necessary systems.
• Actively engage as a team member in all team processes.

This role is at a Band GBF 7 level reporting to the Section Engineer.

• Grade 12 Maths and science,
• Qualified as an Electrician
• Foreman Certificate
• MV Competence advantageous

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 5 years post-trade qualified experience
• Supervisory experience would be advantageous
• Computer literacy(word/excel/Outlook)

IMPORTANT: applications without qualification-related attachments will not be considered.

• Work in accordance with work schedule of area and could possibly involve working shifts
• Must be a South African Citizen
• No Criminal Record
• Must pass the relevant psychometric assessment
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills in English
• A valid South African Driver’s license will be advantageous

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 harms, 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 behaviours 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: 06 August 2026