Electrician

Bright Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Placements seeks an experienced Qualified Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems in a busy abattoir environment. You will handle fault-finding, installations and preventative maintenance on single- and three-phase systems.

The role requires strong industrial electrical experience, strict safety adherence, and the ability to work around wet, high-pressure production areas. PLC awareness and knowledge of LOTO are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with trade certificate (Red Seal or equivalent) required.
• Minimum 3–5 years post-trade industrial experience.
• Experience with three-phase electrical systems and motors.
• Experience with PLCs and basic automation is advantageous.
• Knowledge of electrical safety regulations and LOTO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across production areas.
• Diagnose and repair faults on production machinery and plant equipment.
• Carry out electrical installations, modifications and upgrades.
• Test electrical systems and assist with commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain safe operation of refrigeration, pumps, conveyors and processing gear.
• Work with mechanics on integrated electrical/mechanical breakdowns and outages.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

Three-phase electrical systems

Fault-finding

Motors & control panels

Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures

PLCs / automation awareness

Education

Qualified Electrician / Electrical Trade Test Certificate – Red Seal or equivalent

Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent

Wireman's Licence / Installation Electrician registration

Tools

PLCs

VSDs

Job description

Position Overview

The Qualified Electrician will be responsible for the maintenance, fault-finding, repair, installation and preventative maintenance of electrical systems and production equipment within a busy abattoir environment. The role requires strong industrial electrical experience and the ability to work safely around wet, high-pressure production areas.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance

• Conduct preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the abattoir.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production machinery and plant.
• Maintain single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
• Inspect and maintain distribution boards, motors, switches, breakers, contactors and control panels.
• Carry out electrical installations, modifications and upgrades.
• Perform electrical testing and fault-finding using appropriate test equipment.
• Assist with commissioning of new electrical equipment and machinery.
• Maintain electrical systems supporting refrigeration, pumps, conveyors, processing equipment and utilities.
• Respond quickly to production breakdowns to minimise downtime.

Production & Industrial Equipment

• Maintain electrical components on slaughtering, processing, conveyor and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot motor-control circuits, sensors, relays, contactors and variable-speed drives.
• Assist with PLC-related fault finding and basic automation systems where required.
• Work closely with mechanical maintenance staff on integrated electrical/mechanical breakdowns.
• Participate in planned maintenance shutdowns.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all electrical work is performed in accordance with applicable electrical regulations and company safety procedures.
• Apply Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures before working on equipment.
• Conduct inspections and identify electrical safety risks.
• Maintain accurate records of electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure electrical installations and equipment are safe and properly maintained.
• Where the position includes installation work requiring certification, the appropriate registered/authorised person must perform or oversee the work in line with the Electrical Installation Regulations.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical tools, equipment and spares.
• Keep accurate maintenance records.
• Assist with stock control of electrical components and consumables.
• Work overtime, weekends, public holidays or standby shifts when required.
• Liaise with external contractors and service providers when specialist work is required.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing electrical breakdowns and production downtime.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Electrician / Electrical Trade Test Certificate – Red Seal or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years' post-trade experience, preferably in an industrial/manufacturing or food-processing environment.
• Strong industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience with three-phase electrical systems.
• Experience with motors, control panels, contactors, relays and electrical protection systems.
• Experience with fault-finding and preventative maintenance.
• Experience with PLCs, VSDs and automated machinery would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of electrical safety regulations and maintenance procedures.
• Wireman's Licence / Installation Electrician registration would be a strong advantage, particularly where the role involves electrical installation, testing and certification.
• Knowledge of SANS 10142-1 and applicable electrical regulations would be advantageous.
• Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid driver's licence would be advantageous.

Abattoir-Specific Experience – Advantageous

The ideal candidate should preferably have experience with:

• Abattoir or meat-processing equipment
• Conveyors
• Motors and pumps
• Refrigeration and cold-room systems
• Processing and packaging machinery
• Water and wastewater systems
• Boiler/steam systems
• Automated production lines
• Wash-down environments
• Food-processing hygiene requirements