Electrician

Sappi; Mandeni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking an experienced Electrician to provide essential electrical services, including installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in an industrial setting and hold an Electrical Trade test certificate. Additional skills in fault-finding and effective collaboration with teams are crucial to ensure optimum plant availability. The role includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development within the organization.

Benefits

Market-leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Learning and development programmes

Qualifications

• 5 years post-apprentice experience preferable.
• Experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and maintain electrical equipment and systems.
• Respond to emergency situations to resolve safety concerns.
• Ensure efficient diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of systems.
• Coordinate with teams to complete projects efficiently.
• Document repair status and activities.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding experience

Installation and maintenance of electrical systems

Education

Electrical Trade test Certificate

Matric and/or N2 (4 subjects)

N3 Advantageous

Job description

We are hiring!

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Electrician to provide electrical services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs; installing, repairing, maintaining and upgrading electrical systems and equipment and ensuring that tools and materials are available at the job site.

As an Electrician, you will be responsible for:

• Installs, tests, connects, commissions, maintains and modifies electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.

• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

• Ensure optimum plant availability by efficient diagnosis, repair and maintenance of all electrical systems and equipment.

• Coordinates with assigned Foreman and/or other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.

• Inspects electrical systems and their components for the purpose of evaluating conditions, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance.

• Overhaul AC and DC motors and perform series of tests on each motor to determine the condition of the motor windings, insulation and core lamination during this process.

What are we looking for?

• Matric and/or N2 (4 subjects)

• N3 Advantageous

• Electrical Trade test Certificate

• 5 Years post apprentice experience (preferable)

• Must have electrical fault-finding experience in an industrial environment

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits