Artisan: Electrician

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Groot-Drakenstein; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician to own all electrical maintenance and installation work across our production lines. You will fault-find, repair, and plan new/modified installations to minimize waste and ensure safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include reading electrical drawings, testing circuits, maintaining motors, transformers, panels up to 400V, and carrying out routine inspections.

Qualifications

• N4 Certificate in Electrical Engineering and Electrical Trade Test Certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-apprenticeship experience in FMCG or similar.
• Strong technical ability and fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of SANS 10142 wiring code desirable but not essential.
• MS Office literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to work overtime, shifts, standby and call-outs.
• Own reliable transport and valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, testing, and repairs on plant equipment.
• Read, interpret, and apply electrical drawings and specifications.
• Diagnose malfunctions, minimize downtime, and resolve issues promptly.
• Test electrical systems with appropriate devices; ensure safety compliance.
• Install, maintain, and repair wiring, panels, motors, transformers up to 400V.
• Overhaul motors and related equipment; conduct routine inspections.
• Order parts and report requirements to the Supervisor; support new installations.

Skills

Analytical

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Disciplined

Team player

Education

N4 Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Trade Test Certificate

Job description

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa's FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

Responsible for all electrical maintenance and installation work. Does fault finding and repairs on all electrical equipment. Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance and avoid hazardous and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes. Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, testing, and repairs on all plant equipment and machinery.
• Conduct electrical repairs and maintenance on factory machinery, equipment, and electrical systems.
• Read, interpret, and apply electrical drawings and job specifications.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and breakdowns, ensuring minimum downtime and effective problem resolution.
• Test electrical systems and components using appropriate testing devices.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, circuit breakers, transformers, panels, motors, starters, and related equipment (up to 400V).
• Repair and maintain pneumatics, hydraulics, forklifts, date coders, air conditioning, refrigeration, effluent plant equipment, and other plant machinery.
• Repair or replace wiring, fixtures, and electrical components using hand tools and power equipment.
• Overhaul, inspect, and repair electrical motors, starters, auto-transformers, and other equipment as required.
• Conduct routine visual and annual inspections of factory electrical equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Monitor and test inverters every six months to verify correct voltage output.
  Set up, program, and maintain date coders on production lines.
• Order, collect, and where feasible repair replacement parts, while reporting additional requirements to the Supervisor.
• Ensure all factory and office lighting systems remain in good working condition and support the installation of new electrical equipment as required.

Experience and Qualifications

• N4 Certificate in Electrical Engineering; Electrical Trade Test Certificate
• Minimum of 5 years' post-apprenticeship experience in the FMCG industry or similar
• Strong technical ability
• Knowledge of SANS 10142 wiring code desirable but not essential
• Ammonia refrigeration (Cat A/B) training desirable but not essential.
• Computer literacy (MS Office — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Willingness to work overtime, shifts, standby and call-outs as required
• Own reliable transport essential
• Valid driver's licence essential

Skills and Competencies

• Analytical approach
• Self-starter with the ability to work under minimum supervision
• Strong attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills
• Disciplined, well-organised, with a strong personality
• Dynamic individual who will make a difference
• Strong team player

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing Date: 02 October 2026