Apprentice Electrician (Industrial)

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured apprenticeship

Mentorship from seasoned professionals

Career progression opportunities

Hands-on experience with industrialel

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking applicants for an Apprentice Electrician role in Queenstown to join an industrial operations team. The apprenticeship focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems within industrial manufacturing and processing environments, with hands-on instruction under experienced electricians.

Ideal candidates are technically minded, safety-conscious, and eager to build a career in a critical industrial sector.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with a strong aptitude for electrical concepts.
• A keen interest in industrial electrical systems and automation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow detailed instructions.
• Commitment to upholding strict safety standards in an industrial setting.
• Physical fitness to perform tasks required in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical equipment and control systems.
• Learn to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals specific to industrial machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and industrial electrical codes.
• Work with various types of electrical components, including motors, drives, and control panels.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and orderly condition.

Skills

Electrical concepts

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking dedicated individuals to join their industrial operations as an Apprentice Electrician in Queenstown. This apprenticeship focuses on the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems within industrial manufacturing and processing environments. You will receive in-depth training on complex machinery, control systems, and high-voltage equipment, under the supervision of experienced industrial electricians. This role is ideal for individuals who are technically minded, safety-conscious, and ready to build a career in a critical industrial sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical equipment and control systems.
• Learn to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals specific to industrial machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and industrial electrical codes.
• Work with various types of electrical components, including motors, drives, and control panels.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and orderly condition.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent with a strong aptitude for electrical concepts.
• A keen interest in industrial electrical systems and automation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and follow detailed instructions.
• Commitment to upholding strict safety standards in an industrial setting.
• Physical fitness to perform tasks required in an industrial environment.

Benefits

• Structured apprenticeship leading to industrial electrician certification.
• Competitive apprentice salary with regular reviews.
• Hands-on experience with advanced industrial electrical systems.
• Mentorship from seasoned industrial electrical professionals.
• Career progression opportunities within the industrial sector.