Electrician

Xelvin; Cederberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 843,195 - 1,009,981; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 paid holidays per year

Holiday allowance of 8.33%

Travel allowance of €0.23 per km

Full relocation guidance and support

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in South Africa is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician for a 2-year contract. The role focuses on performing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting within automated production environments, and ensuring minimal downtime. Candidates should have a Red Seal or N5/N6 qualification, 2-5 years of experience in a related field, and be fluent in Afrikaans and English. Competitive gross salary of approximately €4,300 per month along with relocation support is offered.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in a food, manufacturing, agricultural, or production environment.
• Strong experience in industrial electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance on production machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, control panels, relays, sensors, and frequency drives.
• Support commissioning and modifications of electrical systems.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

PLC reading

Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Education

Red Seal (Trade Tested)

N5 / N6 with strong practical experience

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Control systems

Frequency drives

Job description

Are you a skilled Industrial Electrician with experience in a production or manufacturing environment?

This role focuses on electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and troubleshooting within automated production environments.

What you’ll be doing

• Perform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance on production machinery
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, control panels, relays, sensors, and frequency drives
• Read and fault-find on PLC systems (Siemens experience is a strong advantage)
• Work on conveyors, electrical installations, and automated production lines
• Support commissioning and modifications of electrical systems
• Ensure minimal downtime and optimal machine performance
• Work within a structured shift system

What you bring

• Red Seal (Trade Tested) OR N5 / N6 with strong practical experience
• 2–5 years’ experience in a food, manufacturing, agricultural, or production environment
• Strong experience in industrial electrical maintenance and troubleshooting
• PLC reading and faultfinding experience (Siemens is a plus)
• Experience with relays, frequency drives, motors, and control systems
• Experience with preventative maintenance in production lines
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English (essential – company language is Dutch)
• Valid driver’s license and passport
• Willing to work shifts

What we offer

• 2-year contract (40 hours per week)
• Gross salary of approximately €4,300 per month
• 25 paid holidays per year (+ potential ADV days)
• Up to 7 paid public holidays per year
• Holiday allowance of 8.33% of gross annual salary (paid in May)
• Overtime and shift allowances paid accordingly
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km (home–work travel)
• Full relocation guidance and support

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