Electrician

Astral Foods Ltd; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African integrated poultry producer is seeking a qualified Electrician for their County Fair Primary Processing Plant. The role involves upholding safety standards, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, and performing maintenance on processing equipment. Ideal candidates should be experienced in electrical maintenance and able to work shifts in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Electrician (Red Seal).
• A Wiremen’s License is advantageous.
• Experience in poultry processing maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SANS 10142 wiring code and safety standards.
• Perform routine maintenance on processing equipment.
• Manage and deal with any unscheduled processing interruptions.

Skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Fluency in English

Education

Qualified Electrician (Red Seal)

N4 Theoretical Electrical Certificate

Job description

Astral, a leading South African integrated poultry producer, has an exciting Electrician opportunity at County Fair, Primary Processing Plant in Fisantekraal.

The purpose of the position is to uphold and maintain the safety & health standards of the company and comply with occupational health and safety act that is available on site.

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Maintaining and complying with the South African National Standard, SANS 10142, wiring code;
• Ensuring that risk control standards are maintained;
• 20 Keys program HACCP, Risk control, OHS Act, EFIS and all other audit requirements in processing plant must be adhered to at all times;
• Being present at start up and ensuring that all start up procedures are followed;
• Ensuring that all shut down procedures are adhered to after the end of the last shift of the week or before public holidays;
• Liaison with other electricians regarding outstanding maintenance, projects, time keeping, safety matters, security and all other matters that is related to the maintenance team;
• Routine maintenance on processing equipment;
• Dealing with all unscheduled processing interruptions resulting from breakdowns;
• Installation and maintenance of processing equipment;
• Management of all resources to the maximum benefit of the company;
• Maintaining housekeeping standards.
  
  

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• Must be a Qualified Electrician (Red Seal);
• A Wiremen’s License will be a distinct advantage;
• At least a N4 Theoretical Electrical Certificate;
• Previous experience in the electrical maintenance/repair of Poultry processing and rendering plant equipment will be a distinct advantage;
• Must be a team player;
• Willing to work shifts and overtime;
• Fluent in English and an additional official language;
• Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment and deadline driven;
• Must have own reliable transport.