Electrician

Fruitways; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruitways is seeking an Electrician based in the Grabouw area to support the engineering team in maintaining and improving the 11kV distribution network. The role requires a trade-tested Electrician or HVS certification with HV systems knowledge, OHS Act compliance, and the ability to work independently under the Electrical Manager.

You will implement preventive maintenance, supervise assistants, manage tools, and ensure safe, efficient operations. Overtime and standby duties are required.

Qualifications

• Trade Tested Electrician OR HVS Certification – HV systems operating regulations.
• Knowledge of OHS Act & SANS 101-42.
• Wireman’s license highly advantageous.
• Willing to work overtime and standby duties.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Effective implementation and execution of a preventative maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards and specifications.
• Supervise and allocate work to assistants based on operational requirements.
• Manage tools and equipment availability and maintenance.
• Record daily activities and schedule tasks in the maintenance system.
• Maintain electrical safety and security measures to protect assets and staff.

Education

Trade Tested Electrician OR HVS Certified – Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems

Job description

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.

• ELECTRICIAN We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join our dynamic farming business unit.

Reporting to the Electrical Manager, the ideal candidate needs to have a technical problem-solving approach and the ability to work independently.

Based in the Grabouw 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.

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 Requirements: Trade Tested Electrician ORHVS Certified – Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems.

Good understanding of the OHS Act & SANS 101-42 Willing to work overtime and perform standby duties Good interpersonal skills Wireman`s License highly advantageous The Fruitways Group’s employment equity requirements will be considered in evaluating candidates.

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