Industrial Electrical Technician — PLCs, Motors & Uptime

Placements24

Rustenburg

On-site

ZAR 240,000 - 360,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Overtime pay

Annual bonus

PPE and tools

Training and development

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician to install, service, troubleshoot and repair complex electrical systems in a busy manufacturing environment. You will ensure reliable uptime, safety compliance, and continuous production by diagnosing faults and performing preventative maintenance.

The role requires experience with AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, reading schematics, and working shifts with on‑call duties.

Qualifications

Proven experience as an Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician.
Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems (AC/DC motors, VFDs).
Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, machinery, and control equipment.
Diagnose and resolve electrical faults and breakdowns in a timely manner.
Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems to minimize unexpected failures.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Work with various electrical components, including motors, transformers, relays, and PLCs.
Ensure all work complies with electrical codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
Conduct regular inspections of electrical equipment and report on their condition.
Assist with the installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used.
Collaborate with other maintenance personnel and production teams to ensure smooth operations.