Qualified Electrician

Zohorecruit; Ermelo; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Not disclosed in Ermelo, South Africa, a qualified electrician is sought to install, maintain and repair electrical systems on plant and equipment. You will fault-find, read drawings and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires a Grade 12 with a trade qualification, 3+ years post-trade experience, and a valid driver’s license. Overtime, standby and shutdowns are common in this site-based position.

Qualifications

• Matric and trade qualification as Electrician required.
• Minimum 3 years post-trade experience in plant/mining/industrial environments.
• Valid Code B/EB driver’s license and own transport.
• Willing to work overtime, standby and shutdowns.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical systems, motors, control panels and wiring on plant and equipment.
• Carry out fault-finding and diagnostics on electrical and control circuits, including starters, VSDs and PLC-linked systems.
• Perform planned and breakdown maintenance to schedule, and respond to call-outs as required.
• Read and work from electrical drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Test, commission and inspect installations to ensure compliance with SANS 10142 and the OHS Act.
• Complete job cards, inspection records and maintenance reports accurately.
• Follow lockout/tagout, permit-to-work and site safety procedures at all times.
• Identify parts and materials needed and report defects or risks to the supervisor.
• Work alongside boilermakers, fitters and other trades on shared jobs and shutdowns.

Skills

Overtime readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Trade Tested Electrician (Red Seal/Section 13 or 26D)

Tools

Driver's license (Code B/EB)

Job description

Ermelo, South Africa | Posted on 09/29/2026

Our client, a well-established plant services company based in Ermelo, provides maintenance, repair and support services to industrial and heavy-plant operations across Mpumalanga. They are growing their technical team and looking for qualified electricians who take pride in safe, reliable workmanship.

Role Purpose

The Qualified Electrician will install, maintain, fault-find and repair electrical systems on plant, machinery and site infrastructure, keeping equipment running safely and minimising downtime for the client's customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical systems, motors, control panels and wiring on plant and equipment
• Carry out fault-finding and diagnostics on electrical and control circuits, including starters, VSDs and PLC-linked systems
• Perform planned and breakdown maintenance to schedule, and respond to call-outs as required
• Read and work from electrical drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams
• Test, commission and inspect installations to ensure compliance with SANS 10142 and the OHS Act
• Complete job cards, inspection records and maintenance reports accurately
• Follow lockout/tagout, permit-to-work and site safety procedures at all times
• Identify parts and materials needed and report defects or risks to the supervisor
• Work alongside boilermakers, fitters and other trades on shared jobs and shutdowns

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Trade Tested Electrician (Red Seal / Section 13 or 26D certificate)
• Minimum 3 years' post-trade experience, ideally in plant, mining, industrial or heavy-equipment environments
• Valid driver's licence (Code B or EB) and own transport
• Willing to work overtime, standby and shutdowns as needed

Advantageous

• Wireman's Licence (Installation Electrician or Master Installation Electrician)
• Experience with PLCs, VSDs and motor control centres
• Mining or MHSA site experience and valid medical fitness certificate
• Working at heights and first aid certificates