100 Electrical Maintenance jobs in South Africa

About the Job

We are hiring Electrical Technicians from around the world to work on construction projects across various cities in Germany. If you're experienced in electrical installations and industrial wiring, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in Europe with full relocation and support services provided. Visa Sponsorship will be provided by the company.

Job Responsibilities

• Installation of electrical lines from scratch in new buildings (construction sites, workplaces, commercial buildings)
• Construction electricity setup and industrial wiring
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards
• Read and interpret technical diagrams and plans
• Collaborate with site supervisors and other technicians

Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Education:
• Graduate from vocational or technical high schools in electrical/electronics departments, OR
• Graduate of an Electrical and Electronics Engineering program
• Applicants without a relevant degree will be rejected.
• Work Experience:
• Detailed job descriptions must be included in your CV, clearly stating previous positions, companies, and tasks performed
• Incomplete CVs or vague experience sections will be rejected
• Language:
• Basic German language training is mandatory for non-German speakers
• Free one-month training is provided during the recruitment process
• Ongoing language training is provided after employment begins
• Additional Conditions:
• Clean criminal record
• No travel restrictions or unresolved military obligations
• Valid passport and eligibility to travel internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Holding a diploma equivalence (nostrification) from Germany (not mandatory)
• If not available, our company will support you in obtaining it through IHK FOSA
• The company covers the upfront €600 cost; employees repay €00/month for the first three months after employment

What We Offer

• Visa and relocation support (including document translation and travel arrangements)
• Accommodation options:
• 0/month deducted from salary for company-provided housing
• If you choose your own housing, this amount is added to your salary
• Competitive hourly wage:
• Between .5 – €1 ross/hour, based on experience
• 50–57 hours of work per week
• Paid Annual Leave:
• 20–24 days per year
• German Residence Permit:
• All associated costs covered by the company
• No recruitment or processing fees charged to applicants

Application Instructions

• Submit your CV in German, English, or Turkish
• German CVs are processed faster
• Other languages will be translated by our team
• Ensure all experience details are clearly written
• Provide an accurate email address for communication
• We mainly contact applicants via email. Phone contact is limited to special cases.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R50 184,80 - R70 258,72 per month

Work Location: Remote

Electrical Maintenance Planner/ SAP PM Specialist

A fast growing EME, based in the Gauteng, Pretoria is looking for a professional to join their team. Detail-oriented and results-driven Electrical Maintenance Planner with an N4 Certificate in

Electrical Engineering, a Red Seal Trade Test, and certified training in SAP PM1 &

PM2. Proven ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities in line

with operational requirements and safety standards. Strong background in

preventive maintenance, work order management, and resource planning using SAP

Plant Maintenance.

The following are the minimum requirements:

• N4 in Electrical engineering certificate
• Trade Test (Red seal - Electrical)
• SAP PM1 Maintenance planning and PM2Advanced Maintenance management
• 5+ years working experience in an Electrical Environment
• 3+ years experience in SAP

Skills and Competencies required

• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Coordination
• SAP PM Work Order & Notification Management
• Job Card Preparation & Resource Allocation
• Equipment History & Maintenance Backlog Management
• Technical Reporting & Downtime Analysis
• Compliance with Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) Standards
• Cross-functional Team Coordination

Industry Experience

• Manufacturing & Industrial Plants
• Utilities & power Generation
• Mining & Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Recently-certified Supporting documents sent with CV:

1. Copy of ID

2. Copy of certificates

3. Copy of Qualifications

Kindly attach your recent pay slip

Please send all CV's together with Certified supporting documents to

Job Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: 2025/10/14

Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: In person

Company Description

Southern Wind Shipyard crafts luxury carbon composite smart custom sailing yachts ranging from 25 to 35 meters. Designed for those seeking the perfect balance between exceptional performance and timeless elegance, we specialize in creating yachts that deliver luxury sailing experiences.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Technical Coordinator - Electrical and Systems Assistant. The Technical Coordinator will provide technical support, handle customer service inquiries, and assist in project management. This on-site role is located in the City of Cape Town and involves daily tasks such as troubleshooting systems, maintaining electrical components, and coordinating with various departments to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Strong Analytical Skills and Communication skills
• Experience in Technical Support and Customer Service
• Proficiency in Project Management
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience in the marine industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Maintenance Engineer

Hillcrest, KZN, South Africa

R280,000 R360,000 per annum (R23,000 R30,000 per month, cost-to-company).

Step into the world of clean energy innovation and contribute to driving a more sustainable future. This opportunity with a pioneering energy technology company will allow you to apply your engineering skills to optimise systems, improve reliability, and make a measurable impact for clients across industries.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct site inspections and design preventive maintenance strategies.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and contribute to root cause analysis.
• Use data analytics to monitor system performance and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, technical teams, service providers, and clients.
• Document best practices and support project inspections and technical reviews.

What we are looking for:

• A degree or BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on maintenance exposure and a strong foundation in engineering principles.
• Basic knowledge of data analytics tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Fulcrum.
• A proactive problem-solver with adaptability, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
• Someone eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a culture of innovation and sustainability.

What you can expect:

• Be part of a company leading the transition to energy efficiency and optimisation.
• Exposure to innovative engineering projects at the cutting edge of technology.
• A collaborative, growth-focused environment with continuous learning opportunities.

This is your opportunity to join a company that is redefining how businesses use energy and to grow your career in an environment where technology, sustainability, and engineering excellence meet.

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering journey.

Position: Maintenance Engineer

Contract opportunity exists for Maintenance Engineer at mine site in Southern Africa. The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring accurate verification of installed assets, equipment, and spares on site. The role requires reviewing installation quality and completeness against design documents, updating technical records, and developing operational and quality procedures. This position is critical to ensuring that engineering, maintenance, and operations teams have accurate data and systems in place to support safe and reliable plant operation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Asset & Equipment Verification

• Confirm and update the asset register with correct and complete data.
• Verify equipment nameplates, specifications, and technical details against design and supplier documentation.
• Review and update the spares list to ensure alignment with installed equipment.
• Assist with developing Bills of Materials

Installation & Design Compliance

• Inspect installations to confirm completeness and compliance with design drawings and technical specifications.
• Identify and document deviations, punch-list items, or non-conformances for corrective action.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers to resolve installation or design discrepancies.

Documentation & Technical Records

• Update and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) with as-built conditions.
• Gather and organize technical documentation (manuals, datasheets, drawings) for all equipment.
• Ensure proper control and archiving of engineering records.

Quality & Operational Readiness

• Assess and confirm installation quality standards are met.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operation and maintenance of equipment.

• Prepare Quality Control Plans (QCPs) and checklists to support ongoing quality assurance.

• Stakeholder Management

• • Ensure ongoing communication with Engineering Manager, Process Manager, Production Managers, etc.
• Have weekly head of section meetings, Information sessions and training sessions where required or new/change in processes.
• Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to.
• Implementation a culture of best practice maintenance.
• Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 5 - 10 years experience in a plant, mining, construction, or heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of asset management systems, P&IDs, SOP/QCP development, and installation verification.
• Experience with commissioning, project punch lists, and as-built documentation preferred.
• Familiarity with maintenance management software (CMMS/ERP) advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)- and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) e.g. SAP, Pronto and/or Pragma On Key experience,
• Knowledge of MS Projects and MS Excel.

Competencies:

• Optimise business performance
• Remain composed and resilient
• Focus on achieving results
• Solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking

• Ability to function well when under pressure and meet tight timelines

• Advanced knowledge of maintenance processes, reliability engineering, planning and scheduling, continuous improvement and workforce optimisation advantage

• Have a mind-set and commitment to customer service
• Can manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and progress to completion
• Demonstrated ability to read P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams and drawings.

Facility Overview

Join a high-capacity wood chip processing plant operating two chipping lines and handling over 4000 tons of timber daily via road and rail. The site features extensive log yards, mobile and stationary handling equipment, integrated weighbridges, and a 3 km export conveyor system linking directly to the port. Automation is driven by advanced PLC and SCADA systems.

Job Summary

We're looking for a seasoned Maintenance Engineer with a Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) to ensure the mechanical and electrical integrity of our operations. You'll oversee maintenance across chipping lines, timber logistics, rail infrastructure, and port-linked systems—driving uptime, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Maintenance
- Lead maintenance of chipping lines, conveyors, debarkers, and log yard equipment | Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs |Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions

Rail & Timber Logistics -
Maintain rail siding infrastructure and loading systems | Coordinate safe timber offloading from road and rail | Oversee maintenance of locomotives, trailers, and log machinery

Port Interface & Export Systems
- Manage export conveyors to port berth | Liaise with port teams during vessel loading | Provide technical oversight on port-side maintenance

Engineering & Compliance -
Fulfil GCC legal appointment duties under OHSA | Maintain CMMS records and statutory documentation | Manage contractors and ensure safety and quality standards

Planning & Reporting -
Develop maintenance budgets and manage spare parts | Prepare monthly performance reports and KPIs | Support capital projects and equipment upgrades

Automation & Control Systems -
Oversee PLC and SCADA system maintenance | Collaborate with automation specialists for system reliability

Expected Skill Set

Technical Competencies -
Expertise in mechanical and electrical systems | Proficiency in PLC and SCADA | Knowledge of rail siding and port-linked conveyor systems | Experience with mobile equipment and weighbridge systems

Operational & Collaborative Skills -
Willingness to shadow incumbent engineer for 2 years | Strong liaison skills with Mill Operations Manager | Proven leadership of maintenance teams and contractors | Clear communication with internal and external stakeholders

Strategic & Compliance Skills -
Full understanding of GCC legal responsibilities | Preventive maintenance planning expertise | CMMS proficiency | Familiarity with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 standards

Your areas of responsibility:

• Coordination of maintenance employees and contractors in the performance of maintenances tasks.
• Development and execution of Plant Maintenance strategy to ensure plant reliability, regulatory compliance and good quality manufacturing practices while maintaining safe working conditions.
• Appointment to GMR 2(7) and assist the Maintenance Manager in execution of legal compliance interventions.
• Support the production teams in delivery of the production plan, to ensure good quality products are delivered to the customer on time and in full.
• Lead problem solving efforts and Maintenance projects to improve plant performance.

Qualifications and skills we are looking for:

• Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSc, BEng or BTech) or similar.
• 5 to 10 years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 to 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Excellent knowledge of maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of industrial automation hardware.

These are your benefits:

• Excellent future prospects.
• Market related pay and attractive company benefits.
• Personnel development and training.

Do you have any questions? ZA- will be more than happy to answer them

Reputable company is looking for a Maintenance Engineer within Software Engineering.

The ideal candidate must hold a Degree in IT.

Required languages:

• Phython
• Golang
• Go space
• Django
• Flask
• Docker
• Aws
• Ec2
• Dynamo BD
• AWS Lambda
• MySQL
• MongoDB

Required place of study must be:

• University of Pretoria
• University of Cape Town
• Wits University
• Stellenbosch University

Experience

Minimum 5-7 years in relevant field with traceable references.

Company is based in Johannesburg, candidate must have reliable transport.

Candidate required to work 1 day a week in the office.

Salary- R35k hybrid portfolio

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R35 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Current/previous salary range

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• software engineering: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Position: Maintenance Engineer
Contract opportunity exists for Maintenance Engineer at mine site in Southern Africa. The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring accurate verification of installed assets, equipment, and spares on site. The role requires reviewing installation quality and completeness against design documents, updating technical records, and developing operational and quality procedures. This position is critical to ensuring that engineering, maintenance, and operations teams have accurate data and systems in place to support safe and reliable plant operation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Asset & Equipment Verification

• Confirm and update the asset register with correct and complete data.
• Verify equipment nameplates, specifications, and technical details against design and supplier documentation.
• Review and update the spares list to ensure alignment with installed equipment.
• Assist with developing Bills of Materials

Installation & Design Compliance

• Inspect installations to confirm completeness and compliance with design drawings and technical specifications.
• Identify and document deviations, punch-list items, or non-conformances for corrective action.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers to resolve installation or design discrepancies.

Documentation & Technical Records

• Update and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) with as-built conditions.
• Gather and organize technical documentation (manuals, datasheets, drawings) for all equipment.
• Ensure proper control and archiving of engineering records.

Quality & Operational Readiness

• Assess and confirm installation quality standards are met.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Prepare Quality Control Plans (QCPs) and checklists to support ongoing quality assurance.

• Stakeholder Management

• Ensure ongoing communication with Engineering Manager, Process Manager, Production Managers, etc.

• Have weekly head of section meetings, Information sessions and training sessions where required or new/change in processes.

• Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to.

• Implementation a culture of best practice maintenance.
• Ensure safety, legal and company policies are adhered to.

Minimum Requirements:
Experience:

• 5 - 10 years experience in a plant, mining, construction, or heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of asset management systems, P&IDs, SOP/QCP development, and installation verification.
• Experience with commissioning, project punch lists, and as-built documentation preferred.
• Familiarity with maintenance management software (CMMS/ERP) advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)- and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) e.g. SAP, Pronto and/or Pragma On Key experience,
• Knowledge of MS Projects and MS Excel.

Competencies:

• Optimise business performance
• Remain composed and resilient
• Focus on achieving results
• Solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to function well when under pressure and meet tight timelines
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance processes, reliability engineering, planning and scheduling, continuous improvement and workforce optimisation advantage
• Have a mind-set and commitment to customer service
• Can manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and progress to completion
• Demonstrated ability to read P&IDs, Process Flow Diagrams and drawings.