On-Site Electrical Systems Technician

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Tools provided

Safety equipment

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Field Maintenance Technician specializing in Electrical Systems to join our on-site team in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across industrial and commercial sites, with emphasis on safe operation, fault diagnosis, and timely resolutions.

The ideal candidate has a strong electrical background, hands-on skills, safety discipline, and the ability to work independently at varied sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance or field service.
• Strong knowledge of electrical theory, power distribution and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial/commercial environments.
• Diagnose faults with testing equipment and troubleshoot effectively.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical machinery and control systems.
• Read schematics and technical manuals to guide repairs.
• Follow electrical codes, safety regulations and company standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and parts used.

Skills

Electrical theory

Power distribution

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Education

Trade qualification (Electrician)

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Field Maintenance Technician specializing in Electrical Systems to join our on-site team in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across industrial and commercial sites, with emphasis on safe operation, fault diagnosis, and timely resolutions.

The ideal candidate has a strong electrical background, hands-on skills, safety discipline, and the ability to work independently at varied sites.