On-Site Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Tools & safety equipment

Overtime pay

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Maintenance Technician for an on-site role. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and install new electrical systems across industrial plant operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial electrical work, with expertise in low/medium voltage, motor controls, PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as Electrical Maintenance Technician in industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of low/medium voltage distribution, motor controls, instrumentation.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions safely and efficiently.
• Install new wiring, equipment, and control systems per specs.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and automation components.
• Ensure safety regulations including lockout/tagout.
• Maintain records of maintenance, repairs, parts.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime.
• Respond to emergency electrical issues as needed.
• Assist planning and execution of electrical system upgrades and modifications.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

Low & medium voltage

Motor controls

PLCs

HMIs

VFDs

Electrical schematics

Diagnostics

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification (Electrician)

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Maintenance Technician for an on-site role. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and install new electrical systems across industrial plant operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial electrical work, with expertise in low/medium voltage, motor controls, PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.