Job Description

Artisan: Auto Electrician

Opportunity to work for global company Our culture is inclusive, exciting and performance-driven Role based in Richards Bay

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.


We are looking for an

Artisan: Auto Electrician

to perform preventative electrical maintenance on engines to achieve optimal plant availability by reducing downtime and breakdowns.


Reporting to the

Maintenance: Controller

, your responsibilities will include:

Inspect, repair and maintain assets and engines to minimize adverse impact on production Oversee, assist and support maintenance jobs of all Servicepersons. Perform condition monitoring, fault finding and problem solving on specified equipment (e.g. engines). Perform fair and reasonable tasks related to the job and working environment, at the discretion of the Maintenance Controller / Supervisor. Comply with SHEQ- and technical requirements, in line with Plant availability targets. Adhere to planned maintenance schedules and minimize re-work. Optimal use of available resources (people and equipment). Technical evaluation of equipment and projects.

What you'll bring

Technical Grade 12 / N3 - (

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Trade Test: Auto Electrician - (

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Valid South African Driver's License - (

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5 years work experience within a Heavy Mining or Automotive Industry Advanced skills in testing, diagnosing and repair of automotive electrical systems Only online applications will be considered, failure to provide any of the required documents will result in an automatic regret of your application.

(Please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered)

What is expected with your application

Please provide; clear and visible copies of your issued certificates and licence must be attached with your application, failure to do so will result in your application being unsuccessful and an automatic regret of your application. Only complete academic certificates issued in accordance with Section, 17(A) of Act 58 of 2001 will be considered with your application. All application with only statement of results will be automatically disqualified. Only online applications will be considered, any other applications will not be accepted. As an applicant, please ensure you read and answer all pre-screening questions carefully, any answered may negatively affect your application. All communication from the Rio Tinto Recruitment team will be done online and/ through the provided mobile number, it is very important to make sure your application has the most recent contact details.

Please note that failure to satisfy all the minimum requirements will lead to your application not being considered.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.



We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation and/ or anything else that makes us different.



At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Women, the LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities (PWD) and people from different cultural backgrounds.



We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our teams enhance our way of working and our ability to achieve success together