Qualified Electrician

Proficient Packaging; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established packaging manufacturer is looking for a Qualified Electrician for a 3-month contract in Ottery, Cape Town. This role requires expertise in installing and maintaining electrical systems and familiarity with industrial machinery. The position offers room for potential permanent employment and demands strong fault-finding skills and a Red Seal Certification.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in production environment.
• Proven experience as a maintenance electrician.
• Familiarity with industrial machines.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring and distribution boards.
• Maintain hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical components.
• Read electrical drawings and technical diagrams.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12

Red Seal Certificate

Job description

VACANCY – QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

A well-established packaging manufacturer has a vacancy for a Qualified Electrician. This is
a 3-month fixed term contract with the potential of a permanent contract.
The role is based Southern Suburbs in Ottery Cape Town, and will
report to the Workshop Manager.

The job requirements and duties are as follows:

Recognized Red Seal Certificate (non-negotiable).
Preferably 3 – 5+ years’ experience in the production environment.
Proven knowledge of installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical wiring, distribution
boards and variable speed drives.
Responsible for maintaining hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical components such
as cylinders, pumps, conveyors, motor valves and bearing assembles.
The incumbent must be able to read electrical drawings and technical diagrams.
Excellent fault-finding skills in electrical and mechanical areas necessary.
3 Phase knowledge strongly advantageous.
Working knowledge of PLC (programmable logic controller) a distinct advantage.
Experience on packaging and extrusion machines preferred.
Valid driver’s license

Minimum requirements:
Grade 12
Red Seal Certification (non-negotiable)
Excellent fault-finding skills
Proven experience as a maintenance electrician
Familiarity with industrial machines
Valid Driver’s license
Good communication skills
Work independently and as part of a team.

The position will require occasional overtime, weekend shifts and standby work, and the salary
is commensurate with experience.

If you would like to apply, please forward your CV