Electrical Technician

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

PE006601/KS

Date posted:

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client, a well-established manufacturing organisation, is looking for a qualified and experienced Electrical Technician to join their team at their Port Elizabeth factory.
The successful candidate will provide electrical engineering and technical support to ensure the achievement of operational targets, while maintaining optimal equipment availability, efficiency, and safety within their area of responsibility.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Technical Support & Maintenance Perform reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance activities. Conduct fault finding, diagnostics, repairs, and root cause analysis on plant equipment. Ensure all maintenance job cards are accurately completed and closed. Maintain and optimise machine process capabilities. Program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs and robotic systems. Provide electrical engineering services aligned with production requirements. Stay up to date with equipment and process requirements using maintenance manuals and production documentation. Provide ad hoc technical support across the factory as required. Compliance Operate in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls. Identify and report risks or areas of concern to management. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Maintain accurate documentation and prevent wasteful or irregular expenditure. Customer Service Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Resolve technical issues efficiently while upholding company values and service standards. Cost Control Promote responsible and transparent use of company resources. Monitor and control expenditure within approved budget limits. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. Report any deviations from financial guidelines to the direct manager. Technical Skills & Knowledge Computer literacy (MS Office Suite). Experience with ERP Systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Strong proficiency in PLC programming and robotic systems. Key Competencies Action-oriented and proactive. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective planning and organisational ability. Customer-focused mindset. Resilient and adaptable in a production environment. High attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Minimum Requirements Educational Qualifications: National Diploma in Electronic \/ Electrical \/ Automotive \/ Information Technology (NQF 6) Trade Test. Experience: Up to 3 years' experience as an Electronic \/ Electrical Technician within a manufacturing environment. Proven experience working with PLCs (Siemens and Allen Bradley)

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