Electrician - Steel industry

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 295,000 - 353,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd is seeking an Electrician for an industrial manufacturing facility in Alrode, Gauteng. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing electrical equipment and production machinery to keep plant performance high and downtime low.

The successful candidate will have a recognised electrician trade test and extensive experience in industrial environments, with strong fault-finding, safety awareness and teamwork skills to support maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification and recognised electrician trade test.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience maintaining and repairing production machinery and industrial electrical systems.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Solid understanding of industrial safety procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork in a maintenance context.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical maintenance, repairs and fault-finding on industrial machinery and production equipment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to minimise unplanned downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on motors, control panels, circuits and production machinery.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Assist with installation, testing and commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Identify recurring problems and propose solutions to improve reliability.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and diagrams.
• Support planned maintenance shutdowns and respond to breakdowns as needed.
• Maintain maintenance records and report faults and repairs.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Industrial experience

Machinery maintenance

Fault-finding

Reading schematics

Safety procedures

Team communication

Education

Electrician trade test

Job description

We're Hiring: Electrician – Industrial Manufacturing

Location: Alrode, Gauteng
Salary: R29,000 CTC per month
Industry: Heavy Manufacturing / Steel Production
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

Our client, a well-established industrial manufacturing business, is seeking a qualified and experienced Electrician to join its maintenance team at a production facility on the East Rand.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment and production machinery to ensure optimal plant performance, minimise downtime and maintain a safe working environment.

A stable employment track record is essential. We are looking for a dependable candidate who demonstrates long-term commitment to previous employers, ideally with five years or more at the same company.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical maintenance, repairs and fault-finding on industrial machinery and production equipment.

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to minimise unplanned downtime.

• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults on motors, control panels, electrical circuits and production machinery.

• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems and equipment.

• Assist with the installation, testing and commissioning of electrical equipment.

• Identify recurring electrical problems and recommend practical solutions to improve equipment reliability.

• Conduct routine inspections and ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical diagrams.

• Support planned maintenance shutdowns and respond to breakdowns as required.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report faults, repairs and outstanding issues.

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, company procedures and applicable regulations.

• Work closely with mechanical maintenance, production and other technical teams to maintain plant efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant electrical qualification and recognised electrician trade test.

• Proven experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Experience maintaining and repairing production machinery and industrial electrical systems.

• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.

• Knowledge of electrical motors, control panels, circuits and preventative maintenance.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

• Good understanding of industrial safety procedures.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a maintenance team.

Employment Stability – Essential

• A proven record of employment stability is a key requirement.

• Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated long-term commitment to previous employers, ideally remaining with the same company for five years or longer.

• Candidates should be able to demonstrate reliability, accountability and a consistent employment history.

Remuneration

R29,000 CTC per month.