Utilities Electrician: Plant Reliability & Upgrades

Phakisa Holdings; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,880 - 290,160; Full time

Job summary

Phakisa Holdings is seeking a skilled Utilities Electrician for Heidelburg to oversee electrical utilities plants, ensure reliability, and support production and facilities on shift. You will coordinate with third‑party service providers and operate within safety standards.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on MV/LV systems, assist in projects, monitor plant performance, and maintain clear logbooks and documentation for audits and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience with Utility Equipment, FMCG environment preferred.
• MV switching certificate and HV system knowledge required.
• Experience in manufacturing settings with MV electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Attend to plant breakdowns during shifts and across the plant.
• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance inspections.
• Assist with managing electrical network/reticulation.
• Ensure electrical plant availability > 95%.
• Contribute to shutdowns with detailed electrical scope.
• Propose improvements to boost productivity and safety.
• Follow EH&S policies to maintain a safe workplace.
• Support production with electrical requests to minimize downtime.
• Install/commission upgrades on equipment for projects and major repairs.
• Maintain housekeeping and clean electrical panels/switchboards.
• Perform PM schedules for MV/LV substations and DB boards.
• Document equipment history and monitor plant performance.

Skills

MV Switching Certificate

Medium Voltage systems

Reading electrical drawings

Electrical maintenance planning

Good communication

Team player

Education

N4 Electrical Engineering

Electrical Trade Test

Job description

Phakisa Holdings is seeking a skilled Utilities Electrician for Heidelburg to oversee electrical utilities plants, ensure reliability, and support production and facilities on shift. You will coordinate with third‑party service providers and operate within safety standards.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on MV/LV systems, assist in projects, monitor plant performance, and maintain clear logbooks and documentation for audits and continuous improvement.