Industrial Electrical Maintenance Tech | Plant Reliability

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Training & development

Uniform provided

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for our Stellenbosch-based operations. You will maintain and repair plant electrical systems, diagnose faults, and implement preventative maintenance to ensure continuous production.

The role requires hands-on technical ability with control panels, motors, and PLCs, plus adherence to strict safety standards. Willingness to work shifts and participate in on-call rotations is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Maintenance Technician in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of motor controls, power distribution, and PLC systems.
• Proficiency with electrical testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Diagnose electrical issues using test equipment and troubleshoot faults in motors, control circuits, power supplies, and automated machinery.
• Repair and replace electrical components, wiring, and control systems as needed.
• Install new electrical equipment and systems according to blueprints and specifications.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with safety standards, building codes, and company policies.
• Maintain logs of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency repairs outside of regular hours.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and address issues promptly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for maintenance procedures and equipment reliability.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

Motor controls

PLC systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Insulation testers

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for our Stellenbosch-based operations. You will maintain and repair plant electrical systems, diagnose faults, and implement preventative maintenance to ensure continuous production.

The role requires hands-on technical ability with control panels, motors, and PLCs, plus adherence to strict safety standards. Willingness to work shifts and participate in on-call rotations is essential.