Red Seal Electrician – Mineral Processing Equipment

About the role

The client is a South African OEM that designs, manufactures and commissions mineral processing plants for the mining sector. They are looking for a Red Seal qualified Electrician to join the technical team in Benoni and support the electrical assembly, installation, testing and commissioning of specialised mining equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Install, wire and commission electrical systems on crushers, mills, screens, conveyors, pumps and other mineral processing equipment.
• Terminate motors, variable speed drives (VSDs), isolators, sensors and field devices.
• Wire and assemble Motor Control Centres (MCCs) and control panels.
• Perform electrical testing, fault‑finding and troubleshooting on industrial machinery.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and equipment drawings.
• Assist with equipment assembly, factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site commissioning.
• Diagnose faults on motors, VSDs and control systems during start‑up.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineers, Technicians and Mechanical teams.
• Prepare technical reports and commissioning documentation.
• Travel locally and internationally as required.

Required profile

• Red Seal / Trade‑tested Electrician (non‑negotiable).
• 3–8 years post‑trade experience in mining, mineral processing or heavy industrial OEM environments.
• Strong industrial electrical fault‑finding ability.
• Experience with MCCs, motors, VSDs and control panels.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Required skills

• Industrial motor installation and termination.
• Variable Speed Drives (VSD) integration.
• Motor Control Centre (MCC) wiring and assembly.
• Electrical testing and troubleshooting.
• Fault diagnosis on motors and control systems.
• Interpretation of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) procedures.
• Commissioning of mineral processing equipment.

What we offer

• Market‑related salary package.
• Full‑time permanent position.
• Opportunity to work with a leading mining equipment OEM.
• Local and international travel exposure.
• Technical development within a specialised industrial environment.