Electrical Technician

Recruiter:

HandPicked Recruitment

Job Ref:

PTA000188/MG

Date posted:

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Location: Silverton
Travelling to: Factories based in Silverton and Louis Trichardt
Reports to: Operations Manager

Role Purpose

Responsible for electrical installation, wiring, and maintenance of production machinery. Ensures reliable performance of electrical systems, motors, sensors, and control equipment, working alongside external automation partners for advanced programming needs.

Other information:

Will travel to various factories, required to sleep over at times
Company Bakkie available for business travel to factories

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

Trade-tested Electrician or Millwright (electrical bias)
2–3 years’ industrial maintenance experience in FMCG (food or related products preferred)
Exposure to manufacturing machinery and fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

Install and maintain electrical wiring, motors, drives, and control panels.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults (e.g., wiring, sensors, relays, fuses, VSDs).
Support installation of new equipment (wiring, sensor setup, motor connections).
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical components.
Use diagnostic tools (multimeter, clamp meter) to isolate faults.
Liaise with automation contractors for PLC-related support.
Follow safe electrical practices and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong industrial electrical skills: wiring, panels, and motor controls.
Familiar with sensors, switches, relays, and VSDs.
Fault-finding ability in fast-moving production environments.
Willingness to learn basic PLC input/output checks.
Safety-conscious and detail-oriented.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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