Apprentice Electrician - Industrial

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialized training

Mentorship

Career progression

Hands-on experience in Kimberley

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley invites keen individuals to join as an Apprentice Electrician in the industrial sector. The program focuses on installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of complex electrical systems in manufacturing plants and power infrastructure, with extensive training on high-voltage equipment and control systems.

You will work alongside experienced industrial electricians, gain hands-on experience, and follow strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 with Grade 12 certificate and strong maths/science background.
• Interest in industrial electrical systems and commitment to mastering the trade.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior industrial electricians in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical machinery and control systems.
• Learn to interpret industrial electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Safely work with high-voltage equipment and power distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and implement corrective actions under supervision.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on industrial electrical equipment.
• Adhere to stringent safety protocols and regulations specific to industrial environments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for keen individuals to join their industrial sector as an Apprentice Electrician in Kimberley. This demanding but rewarding apprenticeship focuses on the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex electrical systems in industrial settings, including manufacturing plants and power infrastructure. You will receive extensive training on high-voltage equipment, control systems, and industrial automation, working alongside experienced industrial electricians. This role is suited for those with a strong technical aptitude and a desire to work with sophisticated electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior industrial electricians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical machinery and control systems.
• Learn to interpret industrial electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Safely work with high-voltage equipment and power distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and implement corrective actions under supervision.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on industrial electrical equipment.
• Adhere to stringent safety protocols and regulations specific to industrial environments.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18, with a Grade 12 certificate and a strong background in mathematics and science.
• Demonstrated interest in industrial electrical systems and a commitment to mastering the trade.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined industrial spaces.
• Excellent physical condition and ability to work shifts if required.
• Reliable and punctual for work in the Kimberley industrial area.

Benefits

• Specialized training in industrial electrical systems and maintenance.
• Competitive apprentice industrial electrician salary with progression.
• Hands-on experience with complex machinery and automation in Kimberley.
• Mentorship from highly skilled industrial electrical professionals.
• Clear career path towards becoming a certified industrial electrician.