Industrial Electrician: Plant Ops & PLC Maintenance

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

On-site training

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician for our client in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role involves maintaining electrical systems, diagnosing faults, and ensuring safety compliance across production facilities.

The ideal candidate holds a Wireman’s License (EL/CL) and 3–5 years of industrial experience, with PLC troubleshooting skills. Flexible hours and overtime may be required to support continuous operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with Wireman’s License (EL or CL) is required.
• 3–5 years of experience as Industrial Electrician preferred, in a similar industrial environment.
• Flexibility to work standby and overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, and maintain electrical systems in an industrial plant.
• Diagnose and repair faults in machinery, control panels, and power distribution.
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure reliability.
• Ensure compliance with SANS safety regulations and procedures.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and automation systems as part of maintenance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Wireman's License (EL/CL)

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician for our client in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role involves maintaining electrical systems, diagnosing faults, and ensuring safety compliance across production facilities.

The ideal candidate holds a Wireman’s License (EL/CL) and 3–5 years of industrial experience, with PLC troubleshooting skills. Flexible hours and overtime may be required to support continuous operations.