POSITION

Technical Specialist - Auto Electrician UG

DEPARTMENT

Engineering

LOCATION

Geita Gold Mine

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Full Time - Expat

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

Provide specialist maintenance and repair support for underground heavy mining equipment with RCT, ensuring OEM standards, safe operation, and effective skills transfer to national auto-electricians.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Deliver advanced maintenance and repair support for underground heavy mining equipment with a focus on RCT systems.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on remote systems and electrical components.
• Train, coach, and transfer skills to national auto-electricians; monitor and report on development progress.
• Conduct diagnostic electrical tests and provide specialist advice to the UG Engineering Superintendent.
• Coordinate parts ordering and liaise with planners, agents, and manufacturers to resolve issues efficiently.
• Complete required documentation and ensure effective repair of vehicles and plant, including petrol and diesel equipment.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Recognized trade certificate in Auto Electrical work and Air Conditioning and Radio Communication.
• Preferred trainer/coach qualification (certification/Diploma).

Experience

• 8 - 10+ years in heavy underground mining equipment maintenance.
• Experience with detailed maintenance strategies for underground equipment.
• Proven trainer/coach experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive RCT systems capability.
• Competence in repairing and maintaining a wide range of mobile and stationary equipment.
• Safe and accountable operation of tools and equipment.
• Problem solving using approved work methods.
• Effective English communication and ability to maintain daily logs.
• Safety focus, teamwork and leadership, analytical ability, job knowledge, and supervision.
• Budgeting/cost control, stress and time management, and sound decision-making for safe, efficient work.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.

Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.

Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.

Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Local Benefits

AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.

Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.

Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.

Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.

• Deliver advanced maintenance and repair support for underground heavy mining equipment with a focus on RCT systems.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on remote systems and electrical components.
• Train, coach, and transfer skills to national auto-electricians; monitor and report on development progress.
• Conduct diagnostic electrical tests and provide specialist advice to the UG Engineering Superintendent.
• Coordinate parts ordering and liaise with planners, agents, and manufacturers to resolve issues efficiently.
• Complete required documentation and ensure effective repair of vehicles and plant, including petrol and diesel equipment.

• Extensive RCT systems capability.
• Competence in repairing and maintaining a wide range of mobile and stationary equipment.
• Safe and accountable operation of tools and equipment.
• Problem solving using approved work methods.
• Effective English communication and ability to maintain daily logs.
• Safety focus, teamwork and leadership, analytical ability, job knowledge, and supervision.
• Budgeting/cost control, stress and time management, and sound decision-making for safe, efficient work.

• Recognized trade certificate in Auto Electrical work and Air Conditioning and Radio Communication.
• Preferred trainer/coach qualification (certification/Diploma).