ASSISTANT ELECTRICIAN – LUCARA BOTSWANA

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Botswana (Pty) Ltd owns the Karowe Diamond Mine in Lethakane, which operates an Open Pit Mine and is now transitioning into the Underground operation. The envisaged underground operation is currently undergoing construction in which two vertical shafts (Production and Ventilation) are being sunk and will be followed by lateral development and subsequent ore extraction.
To be part of the ongoing underground mine development, Lucara Botswana invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following Shaft Operation and Services positions, tenable in Letlhakane.

ASSISTANT ELECTRICIAN

Job Summary

Reporting to Foreman Electrician, the Assistant Electrician will be responsible for providing support to Artisan Electrician by carrying out planned & breakdown maintenance including to install and wire low voltage equipment and assist the Electrician in attending to network equipment faults in accordance with operational procedures.

Key Responsibilities

* Basic understanding of Electrical systems installation and testing aptitude
* Wiring, circuits fault finding and equipment testing
* Routine Maintenance & Inspections
* Spares requisitions
* General Maintenance
* Safety, Health and Environmental compliance

Qualifications & Experience

* Trade B Certificate in Electrical.
* At least 3 years’ post qualification experience preferably in an underground mining Environment.
* 2 years’ post qualification experience as a Semi-skilled Electrician preferably in a Mining Environment.
* Drivers License – Class B