Electrical Technician – FMCG Automation & Fault-Finding Pro

The HEINEKEN Company; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Heineken Beverages is seeking an electrician to join the Engineering department at Wadeville Production. The role focuses on fault finding, electrical maintenance, and installation work across motors, pumps and control panels in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The candidate should have Matric and Electrician trade papers, 1–3 years of FMCG experience, and familiarity with S7 and high-speed machinery. Willingness to work shifts and overtime is required.

Qualifications

• Matric and recognised Electrician trade certificate.
• 1–3 years relevant experience in FMCG electrical/automation.
• Experience with bottling machinery advantageous.
• Familiar with S7 and high‑speed machinery.
• Self‑motivated, innovative and able to work with limited supervision.
• Support business improvements and achieve operational goals.
• Good communication at all levels.
• Willing to work shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Reading and understanding electrical drawings in a plant environment.
• Fault finding, maintenance of electrical motors, pumps, control panels and distribution boards to required standards.
• Knowledge of sensor control, VSD, HMI, switch gear, AC motors and relay logic.
• Basic understanding of PLC input/outputs.
• Repairs of production machinery including site related electrical work.
• Adhere to safety procedures and OHS Act.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Contribute to mini business operating activities.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical drawings

Sensor control

VSD

HMI

Switch gear

AC motors

Relay logic

Temperature controllers

Industrial instrumentation

PLC I/O

Education

Matric and Trade Certificate - Electrician

Job description

Heineken Beverages is seeking an electrician to join the Engineering department at Wadeville Production. The role focuses on fault finding, electrical maintenance, and installation work across motors, pumps and control panels in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The candidate should have Matric and Electrician trade papers, 1–3 years of FMCG experience, and familiarity with S7 and high-speed machinery. Willingness to work shifts and overtime is required.