Electrical Technician

Afrizan People Intelligence; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the manufacturing sector is looking to appoint a highly skilled Electrical Technician in Sasolburg. This role involves problem solving and driving equipment reliability improvements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in a maintenance environment and strong electrical skills. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations and supporting maintenance best practices.

Qualifications

• 510 years experience in a maintenance environment ideally with asset care involvement.
• Strong understanding of CMMS and maintenance planning systems.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with OHS Act and statutory requirements.
• Drive and maintain 5S workplace organisation principles.
• Support the execution of asset care strategies and maintenance best practices.

Skills

Electrical Experience

Industrial Equipment

Troubleshooting

High Voltage

Programmable Logic Controllers

Education

N6 / in Engineering with a Trade Test (Red Seal)

Diploma in relevant engineering discipline

CRMP certification

Job description

Job Description

Are you a hands‑on problem solver with a passion for keeping critical equipment running smoothly

A leading player in the manufacturing sector is looking to appoint a highly skilled Electrical Technician to join their Sasolburg‑based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional with deep technical knowledge and a strong focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

Working within a high-performance environment the successful candidate will be responsible for fault finding, problem solving and driving equipment reliability improvements. This role is vital to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of a busy production facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with OHS Act and statutory requirements
• Conduct MTTR & MTBF analysis to identify problematic equipment and areas for improvement
• Review maintenance schedules, work orders and resource utilisation
• Execute root cause analyses and support reliability improvement initiatives
• Approve purchase orders within cost limits and liaise with service providers
• Drive and maintain 5S workplace organisation principles
• Collaborate with reliability engineers and support RCA investigations
• Support the execution of asset care strategies and maintenance best practices

Requirements

• N6 / in Engineering with a Trade Test (Red Seal)
• Diploma in relevant engineering discipline preferred
• CRMP certification advantageous
• 510 years experience in a maintenance environment ideally with asset care involvement
• Expert-level skills in fault finding, problem solving and repair methods
• Strong understanding of CMMS and maintenance planning systems
• Proficient in MS Office and computer literacy essential
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
• Able to work under pressure and deliver results
• Strong commitment to health, safety and compliance
• Multiskilled and adaptable with experience in plant‑specific equipment

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Key Skills

Electrical Experience, Industrial Equipment, Industrial Maintenance, NEC, HVAC, Mechanical Knowledge, Renovation, Schematics, Maintenance, High Voltage, Programmable Logic Controllers, Troubleshooting

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1