Industrial Maintenance Electrician – Food Processing

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement fund

Paid annual leave

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Electrician for our client in Paarl, Western Cape. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems across fast-paced production lines in a food manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate should have 4–6 years of experience in industrial electrical systems, understanding of food safety protocols, and strong problem-solving skills. The role requires shift work, teamwork, and adherence to hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs on production machinery, control panels, motors, and associated equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults and malfunctions using appropriate testing equipment and tools.
• Implement preventative maintenance schedules to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant electrical codes, SANS standards, and food industry safety regulations.
• Assist with the commissioning of new equipment and upgrades to electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems related to automation and control processes.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used.
• Respond promptly to emergency repair requests to ensure minimal disruption to production.
• Work collaboratively with other maintenance staff, engineers, and production teams.

Education

Qualified Electrician with Wireman's License (EL or CL)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Electrician for our client in Paarl, Western Cape. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems across fast-paced production lines in a food manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate should have 4–6 years of experience in industrial electrical systems, understanding of food safety protocols, and strong problem-solving skills. The role requires shift work, teamwork, and adherence to hygiene and safety standards.