Foreman Electrical

Department Redpath South Africa Pty Limited

Date Posted 8/12/2026

Position Type Full Time

Reference No. 2026-6925

LocationNortham, Limpopo, South Africa

Application Deadline8/18/2026


 

 BUSINESS NAME:

 

Redpath Mining South Africa (Pty) Ltd – Northam Development

 

 

 

 JOB TITLE:

 

Electrical Foreman

 

 

 

 REPORTS TO:

 

GES

 

 

 

 NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT:

 

Fulltime

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Matric certificate/ equivalent

Section 13 or Section 26D Electrical Trade Test

Computer literate, Competent B certification is advantageous

Valid drivers’ license Code 08

Medical fitness certificate

Valid First Aid Certificate

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

5 years’ experience as appointed Foreman in mining underground and contracting industry (Electrical)

Minimum 2 to 5 years’ supervisory or foreman experience

Electrical Engineering principles and practices

Equipment inspection and condition assessment

Interpretation of engineering drawings and technical manuals

Contract management skills

Effective Communication skills

 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Equipment operation and maintenance in underground mining operations particularly within the shaft infrastructure

Plan and execute routine, preventive & corrective maintenance

Analysis of data from planned maintenance process

Determine priorities and prepare for planned work in area of responsibility

Maintain an adequate supply of spares and components to minimize down time

Commercial competence and understanding of SLA for subcontractors

Leadership experience with subordinates, Mentoring & coaching of subordinates, Communication

Provide a safe, secure, and sustainable environment for employees.

Communicate any sub-standard conditions and actions to the rest of the team to prevent re-occurrence.

Analyse systems of work to identify maximum capacities

Draw up a maintenance schedule and ensure it is followed to prevent breakdown maintenance

Analyse department budget requests to identify areas where reductions can be made & allocate maintenance budget

Confer with administrative personnel and review activity, operating, and maintenance reports to determine changes in programs, systems & operations required to improve outcomes

 

CLOSING DATE: 18 August 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interested applicants must follow the following steps

  1. Type the following website address into your web browser https://www.redpathmining.com/en/careers/find-available-positions
  2. A list of vacancies will appear in front of you. Use the drop down to select Johannesburg, Gauteng/ South Africa.
  3. Click on the job for which you are applying. This will give you more information regarding the position
  4. To apply for the position, click on the red “Apply Now” and complete the information that is required, Attach CV and Certificates.

 

NB: If you experience any challenges, please contact 011 570 4300 for assistance.

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