GRADUATE TRAINEE: ELECTRICIAN – B2Gold

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY | GRADUATE TRAINEE – ELECTRICIAN
(24 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
CLOSING DATE | 26 NOVEMBER 2023
General Scope of Duty
Electrician Graduates undergo training in the various areas that make up B2Gold Otjikoto Mine’s Electrical Maintenance
services to acquire skills that will develop the incumbent into a competent Electrician.
Location and reporting structure
This position will be based at the Otjikoto Mine and will report directly to the Electrical Supervisor.

Electrical Maintenance
• Assist the Electrical Supervisor in carrying out electrical maintenance activities mine-wide.
• Interpret electrical drawings/schematics during fault-finding or maintenance activities
• Understand the use of various test instruments and special tools.
• Comply with all maintenance procedures, engineering standards and SOPs.
• Assist electrical supervisor to carry out statutory tests and inspections.
• Carry out ad hoc tasks outside this role’s function when necessary, as instructed by the Supervisor/Management.

Safety, Health and Environment
• Ensure compliance with all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with the Namibian Mining Act (Labour Act, Ordinance, Minerals Act, and Explosives Act) and Regulation clauses applicable to the work area.
• 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.

Competencies and Requirements
• Minimum Grade 12 / N3 with 4 relevant technical subjects & a Trade Diploma – Electrician, not older than 18 months from date of qualification
• Ability to learn and adapt to environments faster
• Creative problem-solving skills
• A valid B driver’s licence
• Able to work after hours and weekends when necessary
• Women and persons from marginalised communities are encouraged to apply