Automation Electrician
Company
ExecutivePlacements.com
Location
Cape Town
Posted
5 days ago
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LinkedIn
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Job Description
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NES025137/RS
Date posted:
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Automation Electrician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated electrical systems in an industrial environment.
POSITION INFO:
e are seeking a skilled and motivated Automation Electrician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated electrical systems in an industrial environment.
🛠Key Responsibilities
• Install, wire, and commission automated machinery and control systems
• Diagnose and repair electrical and automation faults
• Maintain PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment
• Interpret electrical drawings and technical schematics
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations
• Work closely with engineering and production teams
🎓 Requirements
• Trade Test Certificate (Electrician)
• Proven experience in industrial automation
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley)
• Experience with VSDs, sensors, and control circuits
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime when required
Please send your cv to
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NES025137/RS
Date posted:
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Automation Electrician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated electrical systems in an industrial environment.
POSITION INFO:
e are seeking a skilled and motivated Automation Electrician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated electrical systems in an industrial environment.
🛠Key Responsibilities
• Install, wire, and commission automated machinery and control systems
• Diagnose and repair electrical and automation faults
• Maintain PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment
• Interpret electrical drawings and technical schematics
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations
• Work closely with engineering and production teams
🎓 Requirements
• Trade Test Certificate (Electrician)
• Proven experience in industrial automation
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley)
• Experience with VSDs, sensors, and control circuits
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime when required
Please send your cv to
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