Lead Industrial Electrician - Drive Uptime & Tech Upgrades

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional growth opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Industrial Electrician in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will lead a team, oversee installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high‑level electrical systems including HV equipment, motors, VFDs, PLCs, and control panels.

A strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and uptime is required. You will drive proactive maintenance, training of junior electricians, and collaboration with production and engineering to minimize downtime and implement new electrical

Qualifications

• Qualified Industrial Electrician with trade certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance and leadership is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of industrial electricians.
• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems (power distribution, control circuits, instrumentation).
• Read blueprints and schematics to ensure correct installation and repair.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Team management

Electrical fault diagnosis

Education

Trade certificate / Qualified Industrial Electrician

Tools

PLC control

VFDs

Schematic reading

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Industrial Electrician in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will lead a team, oversee installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high‑level electrical systems including HV equipment, motors, VFDs, PLCs, and control panels.

A strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and uptime is required. You will drive proactive maintenance, training of junior electricians, and collaboration with production and engineering to minimize downtime and implement new electrical