Electrician (6 month contract)

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in heavy industry seeks a qualified Electrician to perform electrical maintenance and repairs on plant and equipment. The role requires a Grade 12 certificate, a Red Seal Electrician trade test, and extensive industry experience. Candidates will be involved in both scheduled and breakdown maintenance, with opportunities for project management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in heavy industry.
• Experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance.
• N4 electrical trade theory is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled and breakdown electrical maintenance.
• Engage in engineering projects and their management.
• Ensure continuous improvement in maintenance processes.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical and fabrication

Instrumentation maintenance

Project planning

Continuous improvement

Education

Grade 12/Matric with Mathematics and Science

Section 13 Red Seal Electrician trade test

N4 electrical trade theory

Wireman's Licence

Job description

Overview:

To conduct electrical maintenance and repairs on plant and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric with Mathematics and Science
• Section 13 Red Seal Electrician trade test
• N4 electrical trade theory, with subjects specific to Electrical Engineering
• Wireman's Licence
• 5+ years’ experience in heavy industry

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance process (Scheduled)
• Maintenance process (Breakdown)
• Electrical maintenance
• Mechanical and fabrication
• Instrumentation maintenance
• Maintenance process (Post Maintenance)
• Material handling
• Engineering projects and project initiation
• Project planning, administration and management
• Continuous improvement
• Reporting