Manufacturing jobs in South Africa

Job Description

Are you a hands‑on problem solver with a passion for keeping critical equipment running smoothly

A leading player in the manufacturing sector is looking to appoint a highly skilled Electrical Technician to join their Sasolburg‑based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional with deep technical knowledge and a strong focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

Working within a high-performance environment the successful candidate will be responsible for fault finding, problem solving and driving equipment reliability improvements. This role is vital to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of a busy production facility.

• Ensure full compliance with OHS Act and statutory requirements
• Conduct MTTR & MTBF analysis to identify problematic equipment and areas for improvement
• Review maintenance schedules, work orders and resource utilisation
• Execute root cause analyses and support reliability improvement initiatives
• Approve purchase orders within cost limits and liaise with service providers
• Drive and maintain 5S workplace organisation principles
• Collaborate with reliability engineers and support RCA investigations
• Support the execution of asset care strategies and maintenance best practices

• N6 / in Engineering with a Trade Test (Red Seal)
• Diploma in relevant engineering discipline preferred
• CRMP certification advantageous
• 510 years experience in a maintenance environment ideally with asset care involvement
• Expert-level skills in fault finding, problem solving and repair methods
• Strong understanding of CMMS and maintenance planning systems
• Proficient in MS Office and computer literacy essential
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
• Able to work under pressure and deliver results
• Strong commitment to health, safety and compliance
• Multiskilled and adaptable with experience in plant‑specific equipment

All positions will be filled in accordance with the companys Employment Equity plan. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.

If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of your application please consider it unsuccessful. Keep an eye on our website and other career sites for future opportunities.

Key Skills

Electrical Experience, Industrial Equipment, Industrial Maintenance, NEC, HVAC, Mechanical Knowledge, Renovation, Schematics, Maintenance, High Voltage, Programmable Logic Controllers, Troubleshooting

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1