Industrial Maintenance Electrician: PLCs, VFDs & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Ongoing training and development

Medical aid and pension contributions

Career progression opportunities

Strong safety culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Equipment Maintenance Electrician for our Rustenburg operations. You will ensure reliability of plant electrical systems, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair motors, control panels, PLCs, and automation components in a demanding manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a recognised Industrial Electrician trade qualification and at least 5 years of hands-on experience with industrial electrical equipment, PLCs, and high

Qualifications

• A recognised trade qualification as an Industrial Electrician.
• Minimum 5 years' experience maintaining industrial electrical equipment.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on industrial electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in machinery, control systems, and power distribution.
• Install new electrical equipment, wiring, and control systems per specs and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, and other automation components.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical docs.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations.
• Maintain detailed logs of maintenance and repair activities.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to electrical maintenance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC & VFD knowledge

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification as Industrial Electrician

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Equipment Maintenance Electrician for our Rustenburg operations. You will ensure reliability of plant electrical systems, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair motors, control panels, PLCs, and automation components in a demanding manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a recognised Industrial Electrician trade qualification and at least 5 years of hands-on experience with industrial electrical equipment, PLCs, and high