Electrician

Fruitways; Grabouw; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agri-business in Grabouw is seeking an Electrician to join its dynamic packing environment. The ideal candidate should possess at least an N3 Electrical Certificate and an Electrical Trade Test, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include implementing maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with electrical standards, and managing tools and maintenance schedules. Opportunities for overtime and standby duties are available. Join a vibrant team while contributing to safe and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical maintenance.
• Good understanding of the OHS Act & SANS 101-42.
• Wireman's License highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute preventative maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards.
• Manage tools and equipment maintenance.
• Record daily activities and maintain job cards.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of VFD & SS starter

Understanding of PLC applications

Education

N3 Electrical Certificate

Electrical Trade Test

ORHVS Certification

Job description

ELECTRICIAN

Fruitways is an agri‑business that specialises in the growing, packing and marketing of apples and pears to retailers, traders and wholesalers around the globe.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join our cutting‑edge and dynamic packing environment. Reporting to the Maintenance Technician, the ideal candidate needs to have a technical problem‑solving approach and the ability to work independently. Based at our packhouses in the Grabouw/Vyeboom area as part of the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Effective implementation & execution of a preventative maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards and specifications.
• Supervise and allocate work to assistant based on operational requirements.
• Manage the availability and effective use of tools and equipment and ensure proper maintenance.
• Evaluate and measure productivity and quality work of subordinates.
• Lead and motivate employees to perform optimally.
• Co‑ordinate and control critical electrical parts and accessories to ensure sufficient availability, effective application and minimum wastage.
• Record daily activities/orders, maintain job cards and schedule tasks in the maintenance management system.
• Minimize risk through maintaining and monitoring security measures required to protect company assets and employees.
• Ensure work is done according to safe working procedures and the OHS act.
• Identify potential risk related to area of responsibility and rectify immediately within given guidelines.
• Maintain and upkeep of 11kV Distribution network.
• Maintain all site related electrical maintenance.

Requirements

• Minimum N3 Electrical Certificate.
• Electrical Trade Test as Electrician.
• ORHVS Certified – Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Good understanding of the OHS Act & SANS 101-42.
• Willing to work overtime and perform standby duties.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Thorough understanding of VFD & SS starter as well as PLC applications.
• Wireman`s License highly advantageous.

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