Electrician

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Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Salary not listedFull-time · Posted 4 days ago

Qualified electricians and electrical artisans are well-paid and in demand across SA's construction, mining and maintenance sectors.

This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, electrician roles in South Africa typically pay R12 000 to R32 000 a month (indicative).

Job description

Recruiter: Sans Recruitment

Job Ref: p01

Date posted: Friday, June 12, 2026

Location: Durban, South Africa

Salary: R180-R250 p.h. + Provident + Medical + bonus

SUMMARY: Fast-paced production manufacturing environment. Pro-active maintenance, troubleshooting & optimisation of high-tech equipment, sustaining plant productivity, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and driving operational excellence through technical innovation and reliability engineering

POSITION INFO: Desired Experience & Qualification Matric (N3) Olifantsfontein Trade Test (or equivalent) Understanding of technical drawings (charts. diagrams) Automation, Energy Efficiency, Project Management Certificates beneficial 10+ years post trade test experience in manufacturing environment PLC''s, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Automation, Robotics, AC\/DC Drives Duties & Responsibilities Duties: Conducted preventative maintenance and fault-finding to ensure optimal plant and machinery operation. Factory and machinery maintenance PLC knowledge + Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics Maintained and troubleshot injection molding machines and related equipment Designed and wired automation projects, material flow systems and PLC programming. Performed substation maintenance and installations, enhancing plant safety and reliability. Robotics and safety circuits Wired PLCs, drives and contactors in a factory setting, ensuring machinery met operational standards. Installation and testing of machines, ensuring timely project delivery. Conducted fault-finding on various equipment, improving maintenance turnaround times. Worked with milling machines and lathes, contributing to precision manufacturing projects. Continuous improvement initiatives and managed energy efficiency projects Trained apprentices and supervised staff to ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.

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