Tradesperson 1 Auto Electrician

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on mining equipment, prioritising planned tasks and minimising breakdowns through effective daily inspections and accurate defect recording for maintenance planning.
• Maintain safety standards before, during and after task execution and contribute to proper scheduling through participation in planning.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work effectively within the team and ensure thorough maintenance inspections during preventive maintenance and daily inspections as per work packages.
• Minimise emergency tasks and maximise planned work by conducting proper and effective inspections and defect recording.
• Conduct CCV inspections to maintain safety standards at all times.
• Supervise and ensure quality workmanship in daily task execution.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and discipline.
• Avoid creating conflict within the team and support a collaborative work environment.
• Ensure equipment repairs are completed to OEM standards.
• Consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned to company values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, Excellence and Collaboration.
• Communicate honestly within the team and across functions within GGM.
• Engage with the execution team and participate in planning details to ensure diligent and proper work execution.
• Meet work delivery deadlines without exceeding required-by dates for task completion.
• Ensure and maintain good housekeeping at all times.
• Execute all assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Participate in cost control by avoiding trial-and-error approaches in fault finding.
• Ensure equipment availability and reliability for the production team, aiming for sustained operation without recurrence of the same fault.
• Focus on priorities based on production needs and demands.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns.
• Prepare comprehensive daily reports and provide effective handover to the incoming shift supervisor.
• Be self-driven in attending to field breakdowns.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Diploma in Auto-Electrical Engineering.
• Full Technician Course in Electrical Engineering.
• Degree or Advanced Diploma in Auto-Electrical Engineering.
• Certified Trade Test Grade 1 or Trade Test Level Three in Auto-Electrical Engineering (VETA).
• Relevant certification from an accredited institute/college/university.

 Experience

• 2-5 years working on Heavy Mining Equipment (HME).

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in auto-electrical engineering works.
• Competent in fault finding and use of electronic tools for troubleshooting on HME.
• Computer literacy.
• Understands safety and its aspects, able to identify hazards and risks.
• Able to deliver valued output for the business.
• Supportive team member and able to communicate effectively.
• Applies company values daily: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, Excellence and Collaboration.
• Team building, empowering subordinates, ability to inspire/convince others, coaching and dispute resolution.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Please apply through our recruitment portal by following the link below. Please click the link or type the URL address on a website browser to access the application portal.

• On the portal you will be required to upload your detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, e- mail and telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees. Please do not attach certificates that are not related to the qualifications stated above.
• You will also be required to upload a cover / application letter addressed to “Director Human Resources", Geita Gold Mining Ltd”. Subject Should Be Tradesperson 1 - Auto Electrician
• If you struggle to apply via the link provided, please head over to our website www.anglogoldashanti.com/company/careers for a step-by-step guide on how to apply for jobs on our recruitment portal (SuccessFactors).

• You will be required to present original certificates if you are contacted for interviews.
• Internal Applicants (those currently employed by AngloGold Ashanti) must have their application letter endorsed by their Head of Department (HOD) or Manager once Removed (MoR).

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• Applications should reach the above on or before 19th July 2026 at11:59 Pm.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

BEWARE OF CONMEN! GGML does not receive money in exchange for a job position. Should you be asked for money in exchange for a job offer or suspect such activity, please report this immediately to our Security Department, Investigation Unit, by calling +255 28 216 01 40 Ext 1559 (rates apply) or use our whistle-blowing channels by sending an SMS to +27 73 573 8075 (SMS rates apply) or emailing  [email protected] or use the internet at www.tip-offs.com

Requisition ID:  30409

Category:  Trades

Posting Salary:  Market Related