Lead Industrial Electrician — Drive Safe, Efficient Ops

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Private healthcare

Provident fund

Development budget

Advanced diagnostic equipment

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Placements24 in the Cape Town area is seeking a Lead Industrial Electrician to oversee electrical operations across a diversified portfolio of facilities. You will ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency of power distribution, motor drives, and control systems while guiding a team and managing projects.

The role requires at least 7 years in industrial electrical maintenance, strong diagram reading skills, and a proactive, safety-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with trade test (Wireman's license) or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in industrial electrical maintenance and installation.
• Proven leadership of electrical teams and project management.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems including high-voltage equipment.
• Lead a team of electricians with technical direction and performance oversight.
• Interpret electrical schematics and control system logic for complex installations.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance to mitigate hazards.
• Troubleshoot faults promptly to minimize production downtime.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical maintenance

Electrical installation

Reading diagrams

Education

Qualified Electrician with trade test (Wireman's license)

Job description

Placements24 in the Cape Town area is seeking a Lead Industrial Electrician to oversee electrical operations across a diversified portfolio of facilities. You will ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency of power distribution, motor drives, and control systems while guiding a team and managing projects.

The role requires at least 7 years in industrial electrical maintenance, strong diagram reading skills, and a proactive, safety-focused mindset.