Graduate Trainee – Electrician (24 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Listing reference: b2gld_000224
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 23 March 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Artisan
Location: Otjiwarongo
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: N/A
EE position: No
Introduction
The Electrician Graduate will undergo structured training across the various sections within B2Gold Otjikoto Mine’s Electrical Maintenance services to acquire and develop the skills required to become a competent Electrician.
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Electrical Supervisor in carrying out planned and breakdown electrical maintenance activities across the mine.
- Apply and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, and OEM manuals during all maintenance activities.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals during fault diagnosis and maintenance work.
- Comply with all maintenance procedures, engineering standards, statutory requirements and company policies.
- Assist the electrical supervisor in conducting statutory tests, inspections and preventative maintenance activities.
- Safely operate and maintain electrical test instruments, diagnostic tools, and specialised equipment.
- Demonstrate willingness to learn, accountability and a proactive work ethic.
- Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and after-hours as required by operational demands
Safety, Health and Environment
- Comply with the B2Gold Golden Rules, Code of Conduct and all Policies.
- Ensure compliance with all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in safety and/or toolbox meetings and conduct a monthly safety inspection of the work area based on the schedule set by Management.
- Maintain a safe working environment and keep the assigned work area clean and tidy.
- Report all unsafe acts and conditions as well as injuries, accidents, equipement damage and near-miss incidents to the superviosr timeosly.
Minimum requirements
- Minimum Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or N3 with four relevant technical subjects & a Trade Diploma – Electrician (NQF Level 6), not older than 18 months from date of qualification.
- No previous work experience is required.
- A Valid Code B driver’s license.
Women and people from marginalised communities are encouraged to apply.
