Electrician

UCL Company (Pty) Ltd; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to ensure continuous plant availability through effective maintenance of electrical equipment. The role requires a strong background in heavy industry, with responsibilities including installation, inspection, and repair of machinery. The ideal candidate will have proven fault-finding skills and experience with medium voltage systems. Join a dedicated team focused on maintaining high production performance levels while adhering to safety and technical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in heavy industry.
• Knowledge of SANS 10142-1 and 2 standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain assets and equipment.
• Perform planned maintenance on plant equipment.
• Attend to electrical faults and breakdowns.

Skills

Fault-Finding

Medium Voltage Switching

Electrical Maintenance

Education

N3 with Maths & Science / Grade 12

Trade Tested Certification – Electrical

Tools

Variable Speed Drives

Smart Motor Controllers

PLCs

Job description

Job Purpose

To ensure continuous plant/factory availability through effective maintenance of electrical equipment. To provide safe achievement of production performance levels through the effective maintenance of equipment.

Qualifications

• N3 with Maths & Science / Grade 12
• Trade Tested Certification – Electrical
• Driving license EB or C1 code

Experience/Special Skills and Attributes

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in a heavy industry (factory/production environment)
• Experience in Medium Voltage Switching, Medium Voltage Breaker maintenance/operation, motor overhauling
• Electrical maintenance experience including in hazardous locations
• Proven fault-finding skills
• Exposure to Variable Speed Drives, Smart Motor Controllers, and PLCs
• Knowledge of SANS 10142-1 and 2 standards; Wiremen’s License preferred

Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain assets, equipment, and infrastructure to minimize production impact
• Perform planned maintenance on plant equipment
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of machinery by setting and adjusting devices within tolerances
• Maintain machine availability to meet production targets
• Attend to electrical faults and breakdowns
• Support and oversee maintenance tasks of support personnel
• Conduct condition monitoring, fault finding, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with plant/factory personnel to identify maintenance needs
• Provide hands-on maintenance support during breakdowns and shutdowns
• Perform technical evaluations and testing of equipment, including during projects
• Participate in standby duties as required
• Adhere to SHE and technical standards, supporting factory availability goals
• Identify and respond to equipment defects and opportunities for improvement