Electrician (Manufacturing)

Recruiter: Kerry Kopp Recruitment

Job Ref: KZN000847/KK

Date posted: Thursday, July 23, 2026

Location: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

SUMMARY: ELECTRICIAN - MANUFACTURING Qualifications And Experience

• Matric (Grade12)
• Theory training in the electrical trade, equivalent to N6
• Practical training and qualified with Trade Test
• Basic training on AC & DC Variable Speed Drives
• Knowledge and understanding of PLC’s

Knowledge And Skills

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of electricity, electrical and electronic equipment and the tools used in the industry.
• Ability to fault find and solve problems on industrial machinery.
• To be practically inclined and have ability to work with hands and tools.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, both schematic and wiring diagrams.

POSITION INFO: Main Job Responsibilities: - Carry out daily plant check as required - Assist the electrical foreman in planning leading, organizing and controlling the electrical department and its function - Carry out repairs to motors, control equipment and other electrical equipment - Accurately record all work done on job cards or on planned maintenance schedules - Report all serious defects and defects which could not be repaired to the electrical foreman and engineer - Carry out planned maintenance scheduled as required - Carry out safety inspections on equipment and plant as required - Undertake any reasonable request of electrical foreman or engineering manager - Perform stand-by duties on an ongoing basis - Control electrical inventory and spares - Review and comment on work done by artisans and maintenance workers on breakdowns and electrical department on a daily basis - Assist electricians on breakdown and provide training when needed