Electronics Technician

HEINEKEN Beverages; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Gqeberha is seeking an Electronics Technician to maintain and optimize electronic process control systems. The role involves troubleshooting, documentation, and training of production staff. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment, experience with Siemens PLC programming, and a qualification as an Electronic Technician (N6). The company fosters an inclusive workplace and promotes diversity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Siemens software programming and PLCs.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic process control systems.
• Coordinate machine output for production optimization.
• Conduct root cause analysis for electronic equipment issues.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Siemens software programming

PLC programming

Problem-solving abilities

Leadership capabilities

Education

Qualified Electronic Technician (N6)

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?

Immediate Superior: Egineering Specialist

Location: Gqeberha

Type of Contract: Permanent

Reference Number: 150615

Closing Date: 23/01/2026

Applications are invited for the Electronics Technician position to be based in Gqeberha Production. This person will report to the Engineering Specialist.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain electronic process control systems – hardware and software.
• Ensure that installation of new process control systems is done according to company standards.
• Maintain field hardware – loop checks / calibration, etc.
• Review process control philosophies and recommends optimization.
• Audit process control programs regularly and ensure that changes that are made are carried out according to ISO procedure.
• Ensure the necessary documentation is done – installation drawings, P&ID’s, Loop identification, Field and termination tagging, etc.
• Coordinate (program) individual machine output to optimise overall line performance.
• Ensure proper access control to electronic system.
• Fault finding and maintaining electronic equipment.
• Ensure current backup for electronic systems on the designated server location.
• Actively participate in Minibuses Operating System activities.
• Perform all relevant administrative functions.
• Train / coach Production controllers, Artisans, Machine controller and operators
• Assist the Artisans and Production controllers with their tasks.
• Achieve production requirements against target. Asset optimization.
• Fault finding and maintaining electronic equipment. Optimizing electronic equipment.
• PLC programming
• Achieve service quality according to Quality Management system ratings Workplace improvement.
• Implement initiatives of the business plans. Administrative duties
• Supervising people.
• Conduct proper Root Cause Analysis

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• 3 years in manufacturing environment.
• 2 years in Siemens software programming.
• PLC experience including Siemens S5 and S7.
• Ability to assist Production Controllers with problem solving on the production machines and equipment. Knowledge and experience of effective housekeeping principles and health and safety standards.
• Problem-solving abilities
• Leadership capabilities and able to function in a team environment Self-starter

Qualification Required

• Qualified Electronic Technician (N6)

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.