Senior Industrial Electrician & Team Lead (PLC/VFD)

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime compensation

Medical aid

Pension fund benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Industrial Electrician for our client, a prominent industrial manufacturing firm, in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role oversees electrical maintenance, installation, and repair across a busy factory, ensuring safe and reliable plant electrical systems and machinery.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years in industrial electrical maintenance, strong leadership, and expertise in PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and high-voltage safety.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with a relevant trade certificate (e.g., Wireman's License, NQF Level 4).
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in industrial electrical maintenance and repair.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, including PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics and blueprints.
• In-depth knowledge of high-voltage systems and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of industrial electricians, providing technical guidance and support.
• Perform complex troubleshooting and repair of industrial electrical systems, including motor controls, PLCs, VFDs, and high-voltage equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, power distribution systems, control panels, and lighting systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections on electrical equipment to identify potential issues and ensure optimal performance.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical codes, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Assist in the design and implementation of electrical system upgrades and modifications.
• Manage electrical spare parts inventory and requisition new materials as needed.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior electricians on best practices and safety procedures.
• Respond to urgent electrical issues and perform emergency repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain detailed logs of all electrical maintenance and repair activities.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety awareness

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Trade certificate / Wireman's License

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

VFDs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Industrial Electrician for our client, a prominent industrial manufacturing firm, in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role oversees electrical maintenance, installation, and repair across a busy factory, ensuring safe and reliable plant electrical systems and machinery.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years in industrial electrical maintenance, strong leadership, and expertise in PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and high-voltage safety.