Electrician

Objectivepersonnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solution company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Electrician to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a valid electrician seal trade qualification and a minimum of 5-10 years of factory maintenance experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical systems and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Must be willing to work overtime and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Matric Valid Electrician seal trade qualification.
• Minimum 5-10 years of factory maintenance experience.
• Must be able to work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
• Implement safety protocols in electrical work.
• Address breakdowns or urgent maintenance requirements.

Skills

Hands-on experience with PLCs

Problem-solving abilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Fluent in English

Education

Electrician seal trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrician

Qualifications

• Matric Valid Electrician seal trade qualification.
• Minimum 5-10 years of factory maintenance experience as an electrician.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Hands‑on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and variable frequency drives (VFDs).

Additional Experience

• Experience working with and troubleshooting proximity sensors used in automated systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, reporting and communication.
• Knowledge of occupational health & safety standards and ability to apply safety protocols in electrical work.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communication with colleagues, clients and management.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently for effective communication and documentation.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and capacity to assess situations, analyze electrical systems and implement solutions.

Additional Requirements

• Must have own reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and after‑hours to address electrical breakdowns or urgent maintenance requirements.