Plant Electrical & Maintenance Technician

Accountancy Placements Pietermaritzburg; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountancy Placements Pietermaritzburg in Durban invites applications for a Qualified Electrician responsible for electrical maintenance, PLC programming and compliance with SANS 10142 and OHSA. You will inspect panels, manage spare parts and mentor junior staff.

Strong leadership, problem-solving ability and the capacity to work under pressure are essential. Ability to read drawings and coordinate across departments is required for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with a recognised trade-test certificate.
• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• N3/N4 or higher electrical qualification advantageous; knowledge of SANS 10142 and OHSA.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, repairs and preventive maintenance on plant equipment and infrastructure.
• Inspect and clean electrical panels and conduct thermal checks on panels and machinery.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing lines, program PLCs, and calibrate sensors.
• Perform basic mechanical repairs and identify equipment needing replacement or upgrades.
• Manage spare parts room and maintain stock levels accurately.
• Drive process improvements to reduce waste, improve productivity and optimise electrical usage.
• Maintain records of downtime, maintenance, and equipment; support upgrade projects.
• Ensure strict adherence to electrical safety, lockout/tagout and OHSA requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Matric

Trade-test certificate

N3/N4 electrical qualification

Tools

PLCs

Sensors

Electrical drawings

Manual interpretation

Job description

Accountancy Placements Pietermaritzburg in Durban invites applications for a Qualified Electrician responsible for electrical maintenance, PLC programming and compliance with SANS 10142 and OHSA. You will inspect panels, manage spare parts and mentor junior staff.

Strong leadership, problem-solving ability and the capacity to work under pressure are essential. Ability to read drawings and coordinate across departments is required for success in this role.