15 Maintenance Electrician jobs in South Africa

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Relevant Technical Qualification
• Trade Tested Certificate
• Minimum of 5 years industrial electrical systems and maintenance experience in a similar environment
• Strong Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance skills
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures, legal regulations, and guidelines
• Basic knowledge of HACCP system, Pre-requisite Program ISOPE01, and HACCP Plan for glass and Bib filling ISOPH02
• Computer literate
• Valid Drivers License required

• Install and maintain distribution components (e.g., switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels, transformers, or other components).
• Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks, ensuring compatibility of components.
• Prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits, etc.
• Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or replace damaged units.
• Inspect electrical systems and components, such as transformers and circuit breakers, regularly identify hazards and defects, and ensure compliance with codes.
• Identify electrical problems, malfunctioning systems, and correct the problem (e.g., repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures).
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.

• Carry out preventative machine maintenance according to the maintenance plan and attend to breakdowns on all machines, equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Perform improvements on machines and equipment when necessary.
• Ensure the correct lubricants are used for specified machines/products as per machine/product specifications
• Ensure proper care and use of workshop machines, tools, and equipment.
• Order and collect spares and other maintenance requirements in conjunction with the Maintenance Manager and Production Manager.
• Respond to callouts and attend to breakdowns when required.
• Maintain registers according to the OHAS Act statutory requirements for power tools, ladders, pressure vessels, and lifting devices.
• Liaise with service companies on plant service issues, including air compressors, hoists, and forklift trucks.
• Complete all breakdown and preventative maintenance records according to QMS procedures.

• Carry out preventative maintenance and repair work on buildings as required.
• Attend to breakdowns and liaise with departmental managers to minimize disruption to processes.
• Perform basic plumbing and electrical repairs as required in the plant.

• Adhere to QMS standards and procedures.
• Follow QMS protocols as outlined in the procedures.
• Ensure the security of the premises is maintained in responsible areas.
• Adhere to the set GMP protocol and participate in various quality seminars.

• Control CCPs, including sanitation testing of machines and equipment worked on during maintenance.
• Sanitize the workshop and parts store.
• Participate in annual HACCP training and H&S committee meetings.
• Adhere to the protective clothing policy.
• Ensure compliance with company and statutory H&S policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the safety representative to ensure adherence to safe work practices.
• Contribute to the companys safety awareness by monitoring contractors while on-site and report any deviations to the Maintenance Manager.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained, keeping all areas of responsibility clean and neat.

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 17:00

• Install and maintain distribution components (switches, breakers, transformers, etc.).
• Connect wiring in circuits and ensure compatibility of components.
• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to prevent breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot hazards, malfunctions, and repair/replacement of faulty units.

• Carry out preventative maintenance and attend to breakdowns.
• Implement improvements on machines and equipment when required.
• Ensure correct use of lubricants and workshop tools.
• Order and collect spares in consultation with the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain statutory registers (power tools, ladders, lifting devices, etc.).

• Perform repair and preventive maintenance on buildings and facilities.
• Carry out basic electrical and plumbing repairs as needed.

• Adhere to QMS protocols and procedures.
• Ensure security and compliance with GMP standards.

• Follow H&S policies and statutory regulations.
• Monitor contractor compliance and safe work practices.
• Keep all work areas neat, tidy, and safe.
• Participate in HACCP, sanitation testing, and safety meetings.

• Education: Grade 12 (or equivalent).
• Qualification: Relevant technical qualification + Trade Test Certificate.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in industrial electrical systems and maintenance.
• Other: Valid Drivers Licence.

• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, HACCP, and quality systems.
• Ability to problem-solve under pressure.
• Willingness to work shifts and be on call.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physically fit and able to work at heights.

IMMEDIATE VACANCY

Manufacturing company in Bellville South (CAPE TOWN), is seeking to employ MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN. Requirements: Min 2 years plastics manufacturing environment, Trade test, AC/DC drives / PLC, Diagnostic skills, Mechanical abilities. Normal Co benefits apply. Company operates in a 24hour, 5 day week environment. Wiremans license advantageous.

Email CV with qualifications to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R150,00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Shatterprufe is the leading manufacturer and distributor of OE Auto and aftermarket replacement glass products. The company manufactures genuine Shatterprufe laminated windscreens and Armourplate toughened automotive safety glass products. Three automotive glass plants manufacture over 4 million pieces of laminated and toughened glass a year for customers worldwide. Shatterprufe products are installed by Original Motor manufacturers in Southern Africa.

Main Job Purpose

• Support manufacturing on all technical issues (electrical, automation and mechanical) by identifying problems, trouble shooting corrective actions, and carrying out routine maintenance to maintain machine availability allowing for production to run optimally and to meet targets.

Main Objective

• Responsible for attending to planned and breakdown maintenance of electrical and /or mechanical machinery and equipment by responding timeously to breakdown requests and maintenance schedules to ensure production runs optimally and efficiently to meet targets.
• Responsible for the safe operation of all machinery and equipment during shift by ensuring all contractors and employees adhere to relevant legislation, site safety procedures, and SANS code of electrical standards when working on live electrical machinery and equipment to safe guard the business from possible risk and prevent injuries.
• To assist production personnel in preventing product defects caused by machine and equipment related problems and to minimise production losses and reduce quality defects in order to meet customer quality standards by ensuring machines are available.
• Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business.
• Responsible for overseeing all contractors and vendors while on site by monitoring and inspecting completion of work in line with engineering requests while ensuring work is carried out according set standards and safety procedures.
• Responsible for participating effectively in MDW teams to support overall team and business objectives.

Critical Job Requirements

• Relevant Trade Test Qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Maintenance Electrician in a manufacturing environment
• 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Machinery
• Good understanding of factory utility layouts
• Knowledge of OSHACT
• Knowledge of shutdown maintenance
• Knowledge of electrical distribution and control
• Understanding of PLC's, VSD's, robots and electronics
• Understanding maintenance best practices
• Ability to read electrical drawings and diagrams

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving Techniques
• Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
• Analytical Skills
• Planning and organising

PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on of fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not consider exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries

Requisition ID: 3082

ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED – SITE ASSIGNMENT

Location:
National Archives of South Africa in Pretoria

Start Date:
Immediate

Duration:
Project-based (Contract)

Project:
Refurbishment of HVAC and Shelving Installation

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Site Electrician
to assist with electrical rectification works at our project site. The successful candidate will handle
medium and low-voltage installations
, including:

• Replacement of
  blown surge arrestors
  in strongrooms
• General electrical fault finding and rectification tasks

Minimum Requirements:

• Trade-Tested Electrician (essential)
• Understanding of
  Electrical Medium & Low Voltage Installations
• Wireman's Certificate
  advantageous (not a prerequisite)
• Previous
  construction or building services
  experience preferred
• Must be available to start immediately

Key Attributes:

• Strong attention to safety and compliance
• Ability to work independently and within a site team
• Problem-solving and fault-finding skills

Salary:
R R15 000

To Apply:

Please send your CV, trade test certificate and other qualifications to:

Email Subject: Archives Electrician Application + your name

Khulakwande Construction -
Constructing Tomorrow

• Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
• Job Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
• Job Title: Maintenance Electrician
• Education Level: Certificate
• Job Level: Senior
• Minimum Experience: 5- 7 Years

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs and maintains distribution components (e.g. switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels, transformers or other components)
• Connects wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components.
• Prevents breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits etc.
• Performs effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repairs or substitutes damaged units.
• Carries out preventative machine maintenance according to the maintenance plan and attends to break downs on all machines, equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Performs improvements on machines and equipment when and if necessary.
• Ensures correct lubricants are used for a specified machine/product as advised by the machine/product specifications.
• Carries out preventative maintenance and repair work on buildings when required.
• Attends to breakdowns and liaises with departmental managers to limit disruption to processes.
• Adheres to QMS standards and procedures.
• Follows QMS protocol as described by QMS procedures.
• Controls CCPs including Sanitation Testing of machines and equipment worked on during maintenance.
• Carries out sanitation of workshop and parts store.
• Participates in annual HACCP training and in H&S committee meetings.

Requirements:

• Minimum Five years industrial electrical systems and maintenance experience in similar environment
• Grade 12 or equivalent etc.
• Relevant Technical Qualification
• Trade Tested Certificate
• Strong Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance skills.
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines
• Basic knowledge of HACCP system, Pre-requisite Program – ISOPE01 and HACCP Plan for glass and Bib filling – ISOPH02
• On the job process and production procedures
• Valid Driver's Licence Required

The Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years post trade test experience in fast-paced, automated, continuous operation manufacturing environments. This person will have a CV that shows a stable employment record and experience that is strong on the Electrical side.

Plant Maintenance Electrician - Electrically strong Millwright

Job Picture

Growth and decay are fundamental realities. All living things perform something unique to their species. When they are dead, they all undergo the same process of decomposition into their fundamental molecular components. These components no longer perform tasks related to the living organism. Nature is responsible for life and renewal in each species as well as the process of decomposition.

The link

Our equipment is also designed to perform very specific functions repeatedly and reliably. New equipment, whether operated or not, starts decaying immediately, unlike living beings. Maintenance needs to be the life force behind our plant and equipments specific physical existence with the aim of giving it renewal and sustainability, whether from wear and tear or damage.

Effectiveness will be measured using Plant availability.

Grounding Concepts

1. Know and understand the plant and equipment design and technical specifications and standards.
2. Need to understand and manage the spare components/parts supply chain.
3. Measure and report.
4. Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
5. Diagnose electrical problems and determine how to correct them,

The Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years post trade test experience in fast-paced, automated, continuous operation manufacturing environments. This person will have a CV that shows a stable employment record and experience that is strong on the Electrical side.

Plant Maintenance Electrician - Electrically strong Millwright

Job Picture

Growth and decay are fundamental realities. All living things perform something unique to their species. When they are dead, they all undergo the same process of decomposition into their fundamental molecular components. These components no longer perform tasks related to the living organism. Nature is responsible for life and renewal in each species as well as the process of decomposition.

The link

Our equipment is also designed to perform very specific functions repeatedly and reliably. New equipment, whether operated or not, starts decaying immediately, unlike living beings. Maintenance needs to be the life force behind our plant and equipments''' specific physical existence with the aim of giving it renewal and sustainability, whether from wear and tear or damage.

Effectiveness will be measured using Plant availability.

Grounding Concepts

1. Know and understand the plant and equipment design and technical specifications and standards.
2. Need to understand and manage the spare components/parts supply chain.
3. Measure and report.
4. Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
5. Diagnose electrical problems and determine how to correct them,

• Perform all-round mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures efficiently.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Work with conveyors, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, relays, and frequency switches.
• Assist with welding (stainless steel/Alu) and light fabrication where required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on production lines.
• Adhere to strict safety and quality standards.
• Participate in shift-based operations and be available for overtime where needed.

• RED SEAL Trade Test, N5 or N6 Millwright / Industrial Electrician.
• Fluent in Afrikaans & English (essential, due to transition into Dutch).
• 24 years relevant experience in mechanical & electrical maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting in high-volume production environments.
• Exposure to Siemens PLC systems is advantageous.
• Valid drivers licence and passport .
• Willing to work in shifts.

• Salary: ± 4,100 gross/month.
• 25 paid holidays + potential ADV days.
• 8.33% holiday allowance (paid in May annually).
• Overtime & shift allowance paid separately.
• Relocation support provided.