HT Technician at Anglo American

Job Description:

As an HT Technician you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Take part in safety audits, inspections, and observations, and demonstrate safety leadership by addressing issues.
• Ensure installations, commissioning of infrastructure and post-installation work testing for functionality are executed following specifications within the agreed schedule and budgetary limits.
• Continuously monitor maintenance progress and related preparation activities against planned schedules to meet operational targets, minimise downtime, enable timely reporting and enhance plant efficiency.
• Provide proactive assistance or respond to requests from maintenance personnel.
• Identify components that cause excessive downtime and implement permanent solutions.
• Test equipment/machinery for functionality and safety before returning it to production.
• Facilitate failure analysis investigations to find the root cause of problems and develop solutions.
• Train maintenance personnel on system maintenance when a new system is installed.
• Design, install, and commission new hydraulic systems or modifications.
• Establish, maintain, and manage healthy relationships with stakeholders to ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Utilise knowledge and expertise to provide valuable insights into projects and operations to improve overall business performance.
• Meet country-specific legal requirements and hold relevant certifications to perform tasks and responsibilities effectively.
• Apply electrical engineering principles to deliver efficient technical solutions and ensure adherence to operational technical standards.
• Translate technical knowledge and information into practical inputs for projects and operations to enhance overall business performance.
• Maintain relevant certifications and qualifications to meet country-specific legal requirements while applying mechanical engineering principles to deliver effective technical solutions to operations.
• Contribute to the development of the Department budget.
• Identify any opportunities for improved cost management, and either address these or raise them with your supervisor, as appropriate.
• Compare the work completed with the contract requirements and specifications towards the end of the project.
• Consolidate the budget at the end of the project and inform the Financial Department of any underspending.

This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance Plant (E&M) discipline at a Band 7 level (C5 Grade) reporting to the Discipline Electrical Engineer

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/ N3 Technical
• Higher National Vocational qualification in Electrical Engineering on NQF5
• Valid SA Drivers Licence

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience as an HT technician in a mining environment.
• Knowledge of operational processes within the scope of the role.
• Relevant electrical testing, commissioning and repair experience
• Documentation, sign-off and approval processes.
• Risk management techniques and critical controls.
• Leadership tools for implementing a culture of purpose-led, high-performance and change.
• Safety, health, and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory.

Closing Date:

• 12 June, 2026