Electrician

Profile Personnel Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel Ltd is seeking a skilled electrician to perform installations, maintenance, and upgrades within a manufacturing environment. The role requires interpretation of electrical diagrams, fault diagnosis, and collaboration with production teams to optimise plant performance.

The ideal candidate will have a trade-tested electrical qualification, N3 in Electrical Engineering, and at least three years of post-trade experience in industry.

Qualifications

• N3 qualification in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Qualified Electrician with a completed Trade Test.
• Minimum of 3 years' post-trade test experience in a manufacturing or factory environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical circuit drawings.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of electrical switchgear, industrial automation, electrical circuits and controls, AC/DC drives and motors, PLC systems.
• Electronic experience will be advantageous.
• Computer literate with a basic understanding of industrial systems.
• Physically fit for an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installations, modifications, and upgrades.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, automation, and control equipment.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical drawings interpretation

Industrial automation

Team collaboration

Education

N3 qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Perform electrical installations, modifications, and upgrades.

Carry out preventative maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.

Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime.

Read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams.

Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, automation, and control equipment.

Work closely with production and maintenance teams to ensure optimal plant performance.

Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental standards.

Minimum Requirements

N3 qualification in Electrical Engineering.

Qualified Electrician with a completed Trade Test.

Minimum of 3 years' post-trade test experience in a manufacturing or factory environment.

Ability to read and interpret electrical circuit drawings.

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Sound knowledge of:

Electrical switchgear

Industrial automation

Electrical circuits and controls

AC/DC drives and motors

PLC systems

Electronic experience will be advantageous.

Computer literate with a basic understanding of industrial systems.

Physically fit and able to work in an industrial environment.

Key Competencies

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to perform under pressure.

High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Willingness to work shifts, standby duties, and overtime when required.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.