Artisan Substation - Richards Bay

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. 

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

 

ABOUT HILLSIDE

Our Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay produces high-quality, primary aluminium for the domestic and export markets.

 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund. 

South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As an Artisan Substation, you will be responsible for the execution of maintenance activities during plant shut or special interventions. The main task is to carry out maintenance of equipment activities safely as well as testing and commissioning of work carried prior to handover to operations.

 

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Diagnose plant equipment issues timeously and sustainably;
• Execute work orders as per schedule and relevant work instructions associated with the work orders;
• Provide input into root cause analysis and subsequent resolution of issues affecting equipment reliability;
• Initiate updates to work procedures to ensure they are accurate and relevant to equipment as per the SAP process;
• Ensure adequate scoping of corrective work to facilitate the planning process;
• Ensure returns of unused or repairable materials are processed accurately.

 

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in maintenance as a qualified Electrician;
• 3 Years and more experience with High Voltage Systems and Substations is essential;
• Switchgear and transformer maintenance is essential;
• Cable joints and Terminations experience is advantageous;
• Knowledge of UPS and battery chargers is advantageous;
• Medium voltage certificate is advantageous;
• Experience in heavy industrial plant environment will be essential.

 

Qualifications for this role are:

• N3 Technical Certificate;
• Valid Electrical trade test;
• Valid Code B (08) Driver’s license.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

 

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

 

This advertisement will close on 19 May 2026