Electrician
Profile Personnel · Eastern Cape
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- The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of electrical systems, production machinery and plant equipment through effective maintenance, fault-finding and repairs. The role will focus on minimising production downtime while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and equipment reliability.
Minimum Requirements
- Red Seal Electrical Trade Certificate – Essential
- Valid Wireman's Licence – Advantageous
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- Experience working with industrial machinery and equipment
- Knowledge of preventative and breakdown maintenance
- Good understanding of occupational health and safety requirements
- Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure
- Mechanical maintenance experience – Advantageous
Key Responsibilities
- Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on production machinery and plant equipment
- Conduct fault-finding and attend to electrical breakdowns efficiently
- Carry out preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs
- Install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and systems
- Troubleshoot electrical faults to minimise production downtime
- Ensure electrical work complies with applicable safety and regulatory requirements
- Perform general plant electrical maintenance
- Identify potential equipment issues and contribute to improved equipment reliability
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and report faults or repairs as required
Key Competencies
- Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
- Sound technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems
- Good understanding of production and plant maintenance environments
- Safety-conscious and quality-focused approach
- Ability to prioritise and respond effectively to breakdowns
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Ability to work under pressure in a production environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills