Production Assistant / Maintenance Electrician â Durban

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

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 requiring replacement or upgrades

Manage the spare parts room and maintain accurate stock levels

Drive process improvements to reduce waste, improve productivity, and optimise electrical usage

Maintain downtime, maintenance, and equipment records and support upgrade projects

Issue Certificates of Compliance following electrical installations and repairs

Train, supervise and mentor employees while coordinating with other departments and management

Monitor performance, quality, safety and compliance with relevant legislation and company procedures

Assist with budgets, forecasts, CAPEX and resource allocation

Ensure strict adherence to electrical safety, lockout/tagout and occupational health and safety requirements

Requirements:

Qualified Electrician with a recognised trade-test certificate

Matric or equivalent qualification

Relevant N3, N4 or higher electrical qualification advantageous

Thorough knowledge of SANS 10142 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as applicable to electrical work

Experience with PLCs, sensors, electrical systems and industrial maintenance

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, manuals and technical instructions

Strong problem-solving, analytical and logical thinking skills

Good leadership, communication and team coordination skills

Ability to manage tasks, budgets and reports effectively

Self-motivated, practical and able to work with limited supervision

Ability to work under pressure, particularly during production breakdowns

Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.