Job Profile: E&I Supervisor

Position Summary

• Experienced E&I Supervisor with strong technical background in electrical, control, and instrumentation systems across both underground and surface mining operations.

• Skilled in overseeing maintenance, repairs, and installations on HV/MV reticulation, substations, transformers, conveyors, pumps, and associated EC&I infrastructure.

• Known for enforcing compliance with statutory regulations and ensuring safe, reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate electrical and instrumentation teams in underground and surface environments.

• Manage maintenance and installation of substations, transformers, reticulation systems, conveyors, and pumping stations.

• Perform HV/MV switching, fault finding, and troubleshooting on electrical and control equipment.

• Oversee inspection, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation, monitoring, and protection systems.

• Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, Codes of Practise (COPs), and fatal risk protocols.

• Conduct risk assessments, enforce safety procedures, and drive quality standards in line with legislation and OEM requirements.

• Manage materials, work permits, and coordination with contractors and operational staff.

Core Competencies

• Electrical reticulation (HT/LT systems)

• Substations and transformer maintenance

• Instrumentation testing and calibration

• Control systems and automation exposure

• Underground and surface installation and maintenance

• Supervisory management and safety enforcement

Qualifications & Certifications

• Red Seal Electrician (Section 13)

• N3 Certificate – Engineering Studies

• HV/MV Operating (NQF4)

• Medium Voltage & Substation Training

• PV Solar Systems (ECA)

• Task Analysis & Leadership Training

Contact information

Yolanda Swart