Industrial Maintenance Technician - Electrical & Mechanical

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Overtime pay

Career development

On-the-job training

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a hands-on Maintenance Technician with electrical and mechanical expertise to maintain plant machinery on site. You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults, and repair motors, pumps, and control systems to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.

You will work in a safety-focused environment, read schematics, and support installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 3/4 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related trade qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems (e.g., control panels, VFDs, PLCs).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with mechanical repairs (e.g., gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to work shifts and/or be on standby as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on all plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, identifying root causes of failures.
• Conduct repairs on motors, pumps, conveyors, control systems, and other industrial equipment.
• Interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics to guide repair and maintenance activities.
• Ensure all maintenance work is performed safely and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including repairs performed and parts used.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Keep the maintenance workshop clean and organized.
• Perform basic welding, fabrication, and plumbing as needed.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostics

Schematic reading

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Time management

Shift flexibility

Education

NQF Level 3/4 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related trade

Tools

VFDs

PLCs

Motors

Pumps

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a hands-on Maintenance Technician with electrical and mechanical expertise to maintain plant machinery on site. You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults, and repair motors, pumps, and control systems to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.

You will work in a safety-focused environment, read schematics, and support installation and commissioning of new equipment.