Industrial Maintenance Electrician: PLCs, On-Call, Training

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Industrial Maintenance Electrician for a facility in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on reliable operation of electrical systems, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining control panels and machinery, with strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Journeyman Electrician credential, 3–5 years’ experience, and hands-on experience with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Qualified as Journeyman Electrician or equivalent trade certification.
• 3–5 years' experience in industrial maintenance electrical work.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and components.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical machinery and control panels.
• Diagnose faults using testing instruments and techniques.
• Interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes and company standards.
• Operate and maintain electrical tools and testing equipment.
• Assist with installation of new machinery and systems.
• Respond promptly to emergency electrical issues.
• Maintain records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production staff for seamless operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Education

Journeyman Electrician

Tools

PLC

VFD

Megohmmeter

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Industrial Maintenance Electrician for a facility in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on reliable operation of electrical systems, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining control panels and machinery, with strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Journeyman Electrician credential, 3–5 years’ experience, and hands-on experience with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and electrical schematics.