Industrial Electrician: Automated Machinery & Panel Wiring

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legends Agency in Cape Town seeks a Qualified Electrician to assemble, wire, test, and commission automated industrial machinery for FMCG and food manufacturing. The role blends workshop panel building with on-site commissioning and fault-finding.

Applicants should have a Red Seal / Trade Tested Electrician and 3–5 years in an industrial setting, with proficiency in control panels, 3-phase systems, and PLC fault-finding. Some travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Red Seal / Trade Tested Electrician.
• 3–5 years post-apprenticeship in industrial/manufacturing machinery.
• Experience with control panels, 3-phase systems, VSDs, and heavy motors.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire electrical control panels from schematics.
• Test and commission machines, travel to client sites for installation and sign-off.
• Diagnose electrical, pneumatic, and automation faults.
• Collaborate with mechanical technicians on PLC troubleshooting.
• Follow LOTO, arc flash safety standards, and hygienic design requirements.

Skills

Panel building

Industrial wiring

VSD/VFDs

PLC fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Education

Red Seal / Trade Tested Electrician

Tools

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Omron PLC

3-phase systems

Job description

The Legends Agency in Cape Town seeks a Qualified Electrician to assemble, wire, test, and commission automated industrial machinery for FMCG and food manufacturing. The role blends workshop panel building with on-site commissioning and fault-finding.

Applicants should have a Red Seal / Trade Tested Electrician and 3–5 years in an industrial setting, with proficiency in control panels, 3-phase systems, and PLC fault-finding. Some travel and overtime may be required.