Electrical Maintenance Technician – PLCs & Motors (NW)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical) in Klerksdorp, North West. The role focuses on ensuring reliability of plant electrical systems and equipment, performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing faults, and supporting new installations in a hands-on industrial environment.

Qualifications include a trade qualification in electrical engineering (e.g., Wireman’s license) and experience with electrical diagrams, motor controls, PLCs and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in electrical engineering (e.g., Wireman’s license) or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, motor controls, PLCs and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with diagnosing and repairing electrical faults in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on plant electrical systems, machinery, and control panels.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues, identifying root causes and implementing repairs.
• Install, commission and test new electrical equipment and systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations during maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, parts used and time spent.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production staff to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Electrical systems

Motor controls

PLCs

Instrumentation

Reading schematics

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Trade Qualification in Electrical Engineering (e.g., Wireman's License) or equivalent

Tools

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical) in Klerksdorp, North West. The role focuses on ensuring reliability of plant electrical systems and equipment, performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing faults, and supporting new installations in a hands-on industrial environment.

Qualifications include a trade qualification in electrical engineering (e.g., Wireman’s license) and experience with electrical diagrams, motor controls, PLCs and instrumentation.