Electrician

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)
• Trade Test Qualification - Electrician or Millwright (NQF 5)
• Up to 3 years’ electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, ERP systems, and maintenance systems
• Knowledge of relevant maintenance practices, methodologies, SOPs, and engineering standards
• Knowledge of housekeeping and safety principles
• Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good planning, organising, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Proactive, resilient, flexible, and action-oriented approach
• Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills

Repairs and Breakdown Maintenance

• Diagnose the root causes of electrical and equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions
• Perform electrical repairs efficiently to minimise equipment downtime and prevent further damage
• Ensure equipment operates optimally in accordance with relevant technical, engineering, and manufacturing standards
• Support Production by proactively identifying and resolving process-related equipment issues
• Perform maintenance and repairs in accordance with approved production schedules
• Ensure all maintenance job cards are accurately completed and closed out on Shop Ware
• Provide timely reports to the Maintenance Supervisor on repairs, downtime, production support, and outstanding maintenance issues
• Maintain a complete and accurate maintenance paper trail and ensure product quality standards are upheld

• Perform first-off inspections and daily equipment checks following process or equipment changes
• Conduct routine preventative and predictive maintenance inspections
• Identify potential equipment failures and defects before they result in breakdowns
• Diagnose equipment conditions and perform the necessary maintenance interventions
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Supervisors and Production to minimise disruption to production
• Ensure the availability of required parts and components before executing planned maintenance
• Report abnormal or out-of-the-ordinary equipment conditions to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Provide timely feedback on equipment condition, maintenance activities, and potential failures

• Assist with the training and development of apprentices
• Prepare training machines and equipment for practical maintenance training
• Provide technical guidance and support to apprentices during maintenance and repair activities
• Assist in developing apprentices’ ability to safely perform maintenance and repair duties

• Operate in accordance with company controls, procedures, maintenance standards, and applicable regulations
• Promote compliance with safety, housekeeping, operational, and maintenance procedures
• Identify and report risks, hazards, and areas of concern to management
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment
• Support compliance with financial and operational controls
• Promote practices that minimise wasteful, irregular, and unnecessary expenditure

• Support the effective and transparent use of maintenance resources
• Apply cost-effective maintenance practices and minimise unnecessary expenditure
• Reduce waste through efficient use of parts, materials, equipment, and other resources
• Report deviations from budgetary limits or unusual expenditure to the Maintenance Supervisor

• Maintain effective working relationships with Production, Maintenance, employees, and internal customers
• Provide responsive technical support to ensure continuity of production
• Identify and resolve equipment and process-related problems efficiently
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a customer-focused approach
• Minimise maintenance comebacks, discrepancies, and repeat failures
• Support Production in achieving efficient and reliable manufacturing operations