ELECTRICAL TEAM LEADER

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gauteng is seeking an experienced electrical maintenance technician. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, managing upgrades, and attending breakdowns. Candidates should have an Electrical Qualification (Red Seal) and at least 5 years’ experience in the manufacturing or engineering sectors. Reliability and good communication skills in English are essential, along with a willingness to work shifts. This role offers a dynamic work environment in Vereeniging.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Own reliable transport required.
• Willingness to work shifts essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and manage upgrade and installation projects.
• Attend to breakdown maintenance when required.
• Assist with planning of installation projects and budgets.

Skills

Ability to evaluate work output according to standards

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Good communication skills in English

Reliability and punctuality

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Electrical Qualification (Red Seal)

Job description

Requirements / Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Electrical Qualification (Red Seal)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the manufacturing / engineering / maintenance environment
• Ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings
• Ability to evaluate work output according to standards and specifications
• Own reliable transport
• Must be willing to work shifts
• Ability to communicate, understand, read and write English on all levels (essential)
• Must be punctual (essential)

Duties

Main duties will include, but not limited to the following operations;

• Maintenance of equipment and the management of upgrade and installation projects
• Attend to breakdown maintenance when required
• Assist with planning of installation projects and budgets, as well as commissioning to requirements
• Managing the performance of subordinates
• Perform breakdown and preventative maintenance activities to the required standards
• Assist with plant changeovers and installations / upgrades
• Achieve agreed objectives
• Execute duties as per work instructions
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards throughout area of responsibility