Maintenance Electrician

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES027728/Wes

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

360000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Maintenance Electrician

Cape Town | Manufacturing Environment

Most electricians fix breakdowns. The best electricians prevent them.
If you're the person everyone calls when a machine stops, a PLC faults, or production can't afford another minute of downtime, then this opportunity could be for you.
Our client, a leading manufacturing operation in Cape Town, is looking for a qualified Maintenance Electrician who thrives in a fast-paced production environment where problem-solving, initiative, and technical expertise make a real difference every day.
This is not a role for someone who waits for instructions.
We're looking for an artisan who can identify problems before they become failures, take ownership of maintenance activities, and play a key role in keeping production running efficiently and safely.

POSITION INFO:
Your responsibilities will include: Electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment PLC fault finding and breakdown response Preventative, predictive and planned maintenance Machine upgrades and continuous improvement projects Site and facility maintenance Maintaining high health and safety standards Supporting shutdowns and critical maintenance activities What we're looking for: Qualified Electrician (Trade Tested) Minimum NTC\/N3 qualification 5 to 7 years' maintenance experience within manufacturing Strong fault-finding abilities on electrical and mechanical systems PLC troubleshooting experience Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions Forklift license advantageous Ability to work shifts, overtime and call-outs when required The ideal candidate: You don't just repair equipment. You understand how production works, how downtime impacts business, and how proactive maintenance creates value. You take pride in finding the root cause, not just the symptom. If that sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you. Please send your CV to: If you have not received feedback within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Maintenance Electrician
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 360000 Annually
Maintenance electricianCape Town | Manufacturing EnvironmentMost electricians fix breakdowns. The best electricians prevent them.If you're the person everyone calls when a machine stops, a PLC faults, or production can't afford another minute of downtime, then this opportunity could be for you.Our client, a leading manufacturing operation in Cape Town, is looking for a qualified Maintenance Electr...
3 days ago

Qualified Electrician - Stellenbosch
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary: Market related
A well-established electrical company in Stellenbosch is seeking a qualified electrician to join its team. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to construction, residential and light-industrial electrical work. Key responsibilities Install, assemble, test and maintain electrical equipment and systems. Install DB boards, enclosures, conduits, ...
10 days ago

Electrician
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Are you a qualified electrician with a passion for manufacturing and machine building? This exciting opportunity offers exposure to cutting-edge packaging machinery, where you will play a key role in electrical assembly, fault-finding, commissioning, and quality assurance while supporting local and international projects.
23 days ago

Electrician Ref: 4298
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
A job opportunity is available within the manufacturing sector for an electrician based in Western Cape.
22 days ago

Marine Electrician
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Marine electricians with experience in Radar and Navigation system installations â Excellent opportunity for career growth.
1 day ago

FIELD SERVICE ELECTRICIAN (CAPE TOWN)
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
We are seeking a qualified and hands-on Field Service electrician to join a dynamic technical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for on-site servicing, maintenance, and installation of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment at customer locations.
1 day ago

Electrician
Location: Paarl
Salary:
37 days ago

Senior Electrician
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
59 days ago

Junior Electrician
Location: Grabouw
Salary:
Our client, a leading fruit packhouse and cold-storage facility based in Grabouw, is seeking a Junior electrician to join their technical team.This position is ideal for a qualified electrician who enjoys hands-on fault-finding, preventative maintenance and working in a fast-paced production environment. The successful candidate will assist with maintaining electrical systems and equipment to supp...
18 days ago

Field Technician: Millwright
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 25 000.00 Monthly
The Field Technician: Millwright is responsible for providing high quality on-site technical expertise and service to customers in respect of the repair and/or servicing of poultry and piggery products/equipment.
9 days ago