Electrician Artisan

Electrician Artisan


Company
Continam Industrial Services CC
Location
Pretoria
Posted
7 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Electrical Artisan (Maintenance – Heavy Industry / Power Plant)

An established EME based in Pretoria East (Waltloo) is seeking to appoint a skilled, reliable, and experienced Electrical Artisan to join their team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in electrical maintenance within heavy industrial environments or power plants.

Minimum Requirements
β€’ Minimum qualification: Technical subjects at NQF Level 4 (Matric / N3 / NCV Level 4)
β€’ Valid Trade Test Certificate as an Electrical Artisan (essential)
β€’ Proven experience in electrical maintenance within heavy industry or power plant environments
β€’ Valid Driver’s License (essential)
β€’ At least one contactable reference

Skills and Competencies
β€’ Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
β€’ Good understanding of electrical systems, equipment, and maintenance procedures
β€’ Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
β€’ High level of safety awareness and compliance
β€’ Ability to work under pressure and respond to breakdowns effectively
β€’ Good communication and teamwork skills

Key Responsibilities
β€’ Perform electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations on plant equipment
β€’ Diagnose faults and carry out corrective and preventative maintenance
β€’ Ensure all work is completed in accordance with safety standards and regulations
β€’ Minimise downtime by responding promptly to breakdowns and emergencies
β€’ Conduct routine inspections and maintain accurate maintenance records
β€’ Assist with commissioning and testing of electrical systems where required

Required Supporting Documents (Certified)
β€’ Copy of ID
β€’ Copy of Driver’s License
β€’ Copies of Qualifications (NQF Level 4 minimum)
β€’ Copy of Trade Test Certificate
β€’ Contactable reference(s)

Important Notes
β€’ Experience in heavy industry or power plant environments is highly preferred
β€’ Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be considered
β€’ Applications without required supporting documents will not be considered

Application Details

Submit your CV and supporting documents to:
[email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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