Qualified Electrician - Heavy Industry

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal recycling company in Cape Town is seeking a Qualified Electrician to join their Engineering team. The successful candidate will assist with maintenance of electrical systems, perform electrical diagnoses, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should have a Red Seal qualification and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary offered based on qualifications.

Benefits

Provident fund

Life cover at 4X annual salary

Funeral cover

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years of employment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years relevant working experience.
• Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with maintenance and upgrading of electrical systems.
• Electrical diagnoses and repairs.
• Attending to plant maintenance and breakdowns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Basic computer proficiency

Education

Qualified Red Seal Electrical Trade test

National N3 certificate for Electricians

Job description

The Group has a position available for a suitably experienced, attention to detail and dedicated individual to join the Engineering team as a Qualified Electrician. The successful candidate will report to the Electrical Department Manager. Included in the responsibilities are:

• Assisting the team with maintenance and upgrading of existing electrical control and distribution systems
• Electrical diagnoses and suitable repairs
• Housekeeping
• Point to point checks on PLCs
• Point to point checks on control and power systems
• Read and correctly interpret electrical diagrams
• Attending to plant maintenance and breakdowns
• Assist the department manager with ad-hoc duties

Qualifying Criteria

• Qualified Red Seal Electrical Trade test
• Minimum of 8 years relevant working experience
• Adhering to the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Atleast National N3 certificate for Electricians
• Good communication skills, (speak, read and write English)
• Prepared to work overtime
• Valid Driver’s license

Qualifying Attributes:

• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Self-motivated and results orientated
• Must have sober habits
• Enjoy practical and manual work & be able to work in a pressurized environment
• Attention to detail
• Sound understanding of an array of tools and technical equipment
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Full understanding and knowledge of Health and Safety Rules and regulations
• Time and priority management
• Display a professional work approach
• Logical and detail orientated
• Excellent standards of execution

Reporting to: Electrical Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include

• Provident fund
• Life cover at 4X annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary

We offer a competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.