Industrial Electrician

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• Electrical Maintenance: Maintain single/three-phase and low-to-medium voltage plant equipment to maximize availability.
• Fault Diagnostics: Rapidly troubleshoot and repair complex electrical breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Instrumentation & Control: Calibrate, test, and maintain field loops including flow, pressure, level, and temperature sensors.
• Drives & Automation: Monitor and service VSDs, soft starters, DOL/Star-Delta panels, and automated systems.
• Drawing Interpretation: Read and update complex electrical schematics, wiring layouts, single-line diagrams, and P&IDs.
• PLC & Network Diagnostics: Trace PLC logic faults and troubleshoot industrial networks (Profinet/Profibus).
• Technical Reporting & CMMS: Compile shift handovers, logs, and capture accurate asset/spares data in the CMMS.
• Root Cause Analysis: Participate in technical RCA investigations on equipment failures to implement permanent solutions.
• Safety & SANS Compliance: Adhere strictly to the OHS Act, LOTO procedures, and SANS 10142 codes.
• Audit & Portfolio Prep: Maintain statutory service logs, checklists, and calibration files for external audits.
• Team Supervision: Coordinate and supervise site contractors, apprentices, and technical assistants.
• Spares & Project Planning: Scope upcoming technical jobs, define bills of materials, and manage workshop inventory.
• Documentation: Draft standard operating procedures (SOPs), troubleshooting guides, and one-point technical lessons.
• Mechanical & 5S Support: Assist with fabrication, welding, and rigging during shutdowns; maintain 5S standards.
• Operational Flexibility: Execute 24/7 continuous shift cycles, standby rotations, and required emergency overtime

What makes you great

• Expert knowledge of electrical/instrumentation testing tools (multi-meters, insulation/clamp meters).
• Strong technical literacy with the ability to write analytical breakdown and engineering reports.
• Clear understanding of production metrics, 5S principles, and industrial risk/safety practices.
• Analytical decision-making, attention to precision, and ability to work under tight downtime pressure
• Qualifications: Electrical Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal Essential). (Wireman's License advantageous)
• Education: Full N6 Engineering Certificate or higher.
• Experience: At least 5 years post-apprenticeship experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (Plastics/Packaging advantageous).
• Logistics: Valid Code 08 (Code B) driver's licence and reliable own transport.
• IT Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Clearance: Clear criminal record and traceable references

What you can expect working with us

• Dynamic and International working environment in a stable and growing family business
• Market Related salary and benefits
• Rewarding and promoting your individual performance
• Opportunity to proactively share your own ideas.

Closing date: 21 August 2026 Should you not be contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.