Electrical Technician/Electrician

Communicate Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Technician / Electrician (Programming) for a Rosslyn-based role in Pretoria. The position focuses on installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems while developing embedded software for automation projects.

The candidate will program Raspberry Pi or Arduino devices, work with PLCs, read schematics, and troubleshoot complex control systems. Red Seal and valid licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with Red Seal Trade Test.
• Experience with Raspberry Pi/Arduino and embedded programming.
• Strong fault-finding and PLC/automation exposure.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Wire, install and commission electrical control panels.
• Program and write code for Raspberry Pi/Arduino applications.
• Develop software for automation and machine control systems.
• Assist with PLC integration and industrial automation projects.
• Fault-find electrical, electronic and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Test, commission and document electrical installations.

Skills

Fault-finding

Programming

Education

Red Seal Trade Test

Qualified Electrician

Tools

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

Python

C/C++

Job description

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN / ELECTRICIAN (PROGRAMMING)

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN / ELECTRICIAN (PROGRAMMING)

Location: Rosslyn, Pretoria
Salary: Market Related (Negotiable Based On Experience)
Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Electrical Technician / Electrician with experience in automation, machine control and embedded programming.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys fault-finding, developing electrical control systems and programming and writing code for Raspberry Pis or Arduino applications. The successful candidate will work on industrial automation projects involving electrical installations, control systems, PLC integration and embedded programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems.
• Wire, install and commission electrical control panels.
• Program and write code for Raspberry Pis or Arduino applications.
• Develop and modify software for automation and machine control systems.
• Assist with PLC integration and industrial automation projects.
• Fault-find electrical, electronic and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Work closely with the engineering team on new product development and continuous improvement projects.
• Test, commission and document electrical installations.
• Qualified Electrician with a Red Seal Trade Test .
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Experience programming Raspberry Pis or Arduino .
• Ability to write, modify and troubleshoot code.
• Knowledge of Python, C/C++ or similar programming languages.
• Experience with industrial automation, PLCs or control systems will be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of automation and machine control systems.

Able to work independently as well as within a team.

Our client is looking for a practical and reliable Electrical Technician to join their operations team in Soweto . This hands‑on role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. You will work on a variety of electrical tasks, supporting the broader engineering and maintenance functions within the organization. This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified technician to apply their skills and contribute to the essential infrastructure of the community and company operations.

About the Role

Our client is looking for a practical and reliable Electrical Technician to join their operations team in Soweto . This hands‑on role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. You will work on a variety of electrical tasks, supporting the broader engineering and maintenance functions within the organization. This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified technician to apply their skills and contribute to the essential infrastructure of the community and company operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, and maintain electrical wiring, systems, and equipment according to specifications.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues, performing timely repairs to minimize disruption.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Ensure all work performed complies with safety regulations and electrical