Electrician

Status Staffing; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 246,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Status Staffing is assisting a client in Bellville to hire a qualified Electrician. The candidate should hold an N6 National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, a Red Seal, and a 3 Phase Wireman’s License, with PLC programming experience and knowledge of electrical drawings and maintenance.

The position is permanent with a monthly salary of R22 000–R27 000, and the successful applicant must have own transport.

Qualifications

• N6 National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Qualified Electrician - Red Seal with a 3 Phase Wireman’s License.
• PLC Installation and Programming (advantageous).
• Experience in wiring, PLC programming, electrical drawings and electrical maintenance.
• Own transport and Red Seal qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage production staff and oversee their daily activities.
• Cost new designs and establish BOM, process data, and layouts for manufacturing.
• Monitor raw material prices from suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Approve orders for bulk materials based on stock levels and forecasts.
• Ensure safety and compliance with company policies.

Skills

Wiring

PLC programming

Electrical drawings

Electrical maintenance

PLC installation

Education

N6 National Diploma in Electrical Eng

Red Seal qualification

3 Phase Wireman’s License

Tools

CAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Our client in Bellville is seeking a qualified Electrician to join their team. The ideal candidate will hold an N6 National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, a Red Seal qualification, and a 3 Phase Wireman’s License. Experience in wiring, PLC programming, electrical drawings, and electrical maintenance is required. PLC installation and programming experience would be an advantage. The successful candidate must be qualified, have their own transport, and hold a valid Red Seal qualification. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional looking to take the next step in their career.

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent

SECTOR: Manufacturing

BASIC SALARY: R22 000 – R27 000 (Depending on experience)

START DATE: A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS

• N6 National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Qualified Electrician - Red Seal with a 3 Phase Wireman’s License
• PLC Installation and Programming (advantageous)
• Experience in wiring, PLC programming, electrical drawings, and electrical maintenance
• Must be qualified, have own transport, and hold a Red Seal qualification

DUTIES

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manage production staff and oversee their daily activities.
• Cost new designs and establish Bill of Materials (BOM), process data, and layouts for manufacturing.
• Continuously assess raw material prices from suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Approve orders for all bulk materials based on current stock levels and projected forecasts.
• Control quality costs and conduct final inspection and approval of products.
• Ensure personnel are adequately trained and qualified for their respective roles; identify and arrange necessary training needs.
• Improve personnel skills and promote self-discipline in line with company policies and regulations.
• Foster improved communication and effective coordination throughout the company.
• Ensure all relevant staff work according to fixed targets.
• Handle and chair disciplinary actions and hearings in accordance with the company’s disciplinary code.
• Motivate personnel and manage Human Resources functions including recruitment, termination of contracts, and planning of staff requirements.
• Handle all union-related issues and maintain sound industrial relations.
• Keep accurate records of all personnel information.
• Ensure a safe workplace for all staff, chair safety meetings, and investigate injuries and incidents.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all staff use their issued safety equipment, wear company overalls, and maintain them.
• Investigate incidents of injury on duty (IODs) and implement preventative actions.
• Report all safety hazards to the Production Director.
• Attend safety meetings, conduct safety inspections, and compile reports.
• Oversee plant electrical maintenance, including checking and repairing electrical hand tools, machinery, welding machines, extension leads, and DB boards.
• Ensure compliance with all departmental and plant safety rules and regulations.
• Address all safety non-conformances immediately; elevate unresolved issues to directors.
• Carry out continual development of process optimization to ensure safety standards are met.

STOCK TAKING

• Monitor daily stock levels of consumables and wires to ensure that current work-in-progress (WIP) has necessary parts.
• Assist with stock take on the last Saturday of each month.
• Count and maintain records for products, equipment, assets, production tools, machinery, raw materials, WIP, consumables, and parts.

HOUSEKEEPING

• Ensure that staff clean their workstations and restrooms daily.
• Organize the flow of materials and parts through the system to prevent bottlenecks.

SPECIAL NEEDS

• Design and program PLCs and touch screen control systems (TSC).
• Design and test switchboards and chassis.
• Perform electrical design and drafting using CAD, Revit, and SketchUp; update wiring diagrams and associated documents.
• Must be willing to work extra hours when required to meet project deadlines.
• Own transport is required.

HOURS

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00