Electrical Technician

Communicate Recruitment • Travel required • Bachelor's Degree • 1 day ago

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$18k – $24k per year

Location

In office (Paarl)

Employment

Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Communicate Recruitment scores D on the Alion truth index.

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Communicate Recruitment

Founded in 1981, Communicate Recruitment (operating as a division of ADvTECH Resourcing) is a human resources consulting and recruitment enterprise. Headquartered in Johannesburg (Sunninghill), South Africa, with regional offices nationwide, the company specializes in specialist talent acquisition across finance, IT, digital, and engineering sectors. By combining niche sector expertise and comprehensive candidate vetting - including qualification, background, and credit verification - with permanent, contract, and temporary placement models, the organization enables commercial enterprises, multinational corporations, and job seekers across South Africa and the African continent to fill specialized technical roles, accelerate executive search, and optimize human capital management.

communicate.co.za • HQ: Johannesburg, South Africa • Recruiting & Staffing • Human Resources • 201-500 employees • Est. 1981

Job Description:

Assist with electrical installations, commissioning and maintenance of industrial automation systems
Perform electrical fault-finding, troubleshooting and repairs
Assist with electrical schematics and design using E-Plan
Support PLC fault-finding, programming and control system troubleshooting
Assist with instrumentation, including sensors, transmitters and measurement devices
Support the installation, testing and calibration of instrumentation and control equipment
Conduct equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
Provide technical support at client sites and complete service reports
Travel locally and internationally as required

Skills & Experience:

Experience in electrical maintenance, industrial automation or control systems
E-Plan electrical design experience highly advantageous
PLC fault-finding and programming experience advantageous
Exposure to industrial instrumentation, sensors, transmitters and control devices
Understanding of electrical schematics, control panels and industrial wiring
Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Good communication skills and a professional approach to client interactions
Valid driver’s licence and passport
Willingness to travel locally and internationally

Qualifications:

National Diploma, BTech or relevant trade-tested qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or a related field

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

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