Electrical Technician

Communicate Recruitment; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a technically skilled electrical professional to assist with installations, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation systems. You will troubleshoot electrical faults, support PLC programming, and work with instrumentation and control equipment.

The role requires travel locally and internationally and a relevant electrical engineering qualification. You will engage with clients on-site, perform fault analysis, and contribute to preventative

Qualifications

• National Diploma, BTech or relevant trade-tested qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or a related field.
• Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical installations, commissioning and maintenance of industrial automation systems.
• Perform electrical fault-finding, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Assist with electrical schematics and design using E-Plan.
• Support PLC fault-finding, programming and control system troubleshooting.
• Assist with instrumentation, including sensors, transmitters and measurement devices.
• Support the installation, testing and calibration of instrumentation and control equipment.
• Conduct equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Provide technical support at client sites and complete service reports.
• Travel locally and internationally as required.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Industrial automation

PLC fault-finding

Instrumentation

Wiring & schematics

Troubleshooting

Client communication

Education

Electrical Engineering diploma (National Diploma/BTech)

Trade-tested qualification

Tools

E-Plan

Job description

Job Description

• Assist with electrical installations, commissioning and maintenance of industrial automation systems
• Perform electrical fault-finding, troubleshooting and repairs
• Assist with electrical schematics and design using E-Plan
• Support PLC fault-finding, programming and control system troubleshooting
• Assist with instrumentation, including sensors, transmitters and measurement devices
• Support the installation, testing and calibration of instrumentation and control equipment
• Conduct equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
• Provide technical support at client sites and complete service reports
• Travel locally and internationally as required

Skills & Experience

• Experience in electrical maintenance, industrial automation or control systems
• E-Plan electrical design experience highly advantageous
• PLC fault-finding and programming experience advantageous
• Exposure to industrial instrumentation, sensors, transmitters and control devices
• Understanding of electrical schematics, control panels and industrial wiring
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and a professional approach to client interactions
• Valid drivers licence and passport
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally

Qualifications

• National Diploma, BTech or relevant trade-tested qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or a related field
• Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.