Electrical Maintenance Technician – Agri/Food Processing

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 156,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement fund

Overtime earnings potential

On-the-job training and skills dev.

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of processing and production facilities in Paarl, Western Cape. You will diagnose faults, perform routine maintenance, and contribute to preventative strategies to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

The role requires a qualified Electrician with a Trade Test certificate and at least 3 years in industrial electrical maintenance, with knowledge of safety standards.

Qualifications

• Trade Test certificate (N3 or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum 3 years of electrical maintenance experience in agricultural, food processing, or manufacturing sectors.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical faults in industrial machinery.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards.
• Experience with VFDs and PLC troubleshooting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrical maintenance on plant machinery, including motors, pumps, control panels, and processing equipment.
• Diagnose electrical malfunctions using testing equipment and provide timely repairs.
• Install, test, and commission new electrical equipment and systems per specifications.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics and manuals to guide maintenance.
• Implement preventative maintenance schedules to enhance reliability.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with safety regulations and standards.
• Respond to emergency calls affecting production.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, parts inventory and repairs.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption to production.
• Identify opportunities for electrical system upgrades and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Industrial systems

Education

Trade Test certificate (N3 or equivalent)

Tools

VFDs

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of processing and production facilities in Paarl, Western Cape. You will diagnose faults, perform routine maintenance, and contribute to preventative strategies to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

The role requires a qualified Electrician with a Trade Test certificate and at least 3 years in industrial electrical maintenance, with knowledge of safety standards.