Electrical Technician

BARRS Pharmaceutical Industries

Cape Town, Western Cape

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This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, electrician roles in South Africa typically pay R12 000 to R32 000 a month (indicative).

Job description

Electrical Technician

Barrs Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd
Location: Ndabeni, Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent | Full-Time
Department: Maintenance
Reporting to: Maintenance Manager

About the Role

Barrs Pharmaceuticals is seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Technician to join our Maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, instrumentation and automation systems within our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and minimum production downtime.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical and automation equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical faults and equipment breakdowns.
Support PLC-controlled systems and automated production equipment.
Maintain motors, drives, control panels and electrical distribution systems.
Complete maintenance documentation and service records accurately.
Ensure compliance with GMP, safety and engineering standards.
Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

Essential

N6 Electrical Engineering Certificate or equivalent.
Trade Test Certificate: Electrician.
Minimum 3-5 years' experience as an Electrical Technician or Electrician in a manufacturing environment.
Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems.
Experience with motors, drives, control panels and electrical distribution systems.
Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance.

Advantageous

Experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
PLC Programming experience.
Instrumentation and automation experience.
HVAC, compressors and utility systems experience.

Skills & Attributes

Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work under pressure and respond to breakdowns.
High attention to detail.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV through Indeed portal or email HRSupport@barrs.co.za.

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Work Location: In person

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