Electrician (Manufacturing / Factory environment)
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ExecutivePlacements.com
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Job Description
Recruiter:
West Coast Personnel
Job Ref:
CPT001112/SM
Date posted:
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Location:
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Salary:
R328k TCOE Annually
SUMMARY:
Electrician (Manufacturing / Factory Environment) – Port Elizabeth
POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities
• Perform electrical fault finding, repairs and maintenance on factory machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose breakdowns and identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Minimise machine downtime by resolving faults efficiently.
• Conduct preventative, predictive and routine maintenance inspections.
• Perform PLC fault finding, troubleshooting and basic programming support.
• Support and maintain Siemens and Allen Bradley systems within the production environment.
• Complete maintenance job cards and maintenance reports accurately.
• Support production teams with technical and maintenance-related issues.
• Ensure machinery operates according to required safety and production standards.
• Report equipment risks, failures and abnormal conditions to management.
• Assist with training and support of apprentices where required.
• Adhere to company safety procedures, housekeeping standards and compliance requirements.
• Control maintenance costs by reducing waste and preventing unnecessary equipment damage.
Requirements
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright.
• Min 3 years’ electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or factory environment.
• Strong electrical fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working on production machinery and equipment.
• Siemens PLC programming and fault-finding experience essential.
• Allen Bradley PLC programming and fault-finding experience essential.
• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance practices.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP/ERP systems).
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proactive, reliable and hands-on approach.
To Apply:
Please Submit Your Detailed CV & Proof Of Qualifications.
Application to include:
• Full list of duties & responsibilities per role/company & month/year started and finished
• Reasons for leaving each position
• Notice period / availability
• Trade Test qualification details
Should you not hear back within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.
West Coast Personnel
Job Ref:
CPT001112/SM
Date posted:
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Location:
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Salary:
R328k TCOE Annually
SUMMARY:
Electrician (Manufacturing / Factory Environment) – Port Elizabeth
POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities
• Perform electrical fault finding, repairs and maintenance on factory machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose breakdowns and identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Minimise machine downtime by resolving faults efficiently.
• Conduct preventative, predictive and routine maintenance inspections.
• Perform PLC fault finding, troubleshooting and basic programming support.
• Support and maintain Siemens and Allen Bradley systems within the production environment.
• Complete maintenance job cards and maintenance reports accurately.
• Support production teams with technical and maintenance-related issues.
• Ensure machinery operates according to required safety and production standards.
• Report equipment risks, failures and abnormal conditions to management.
• Assist with training and support of apprentices where required.
• Adhere to company safety procedures, housekeeping standards and compliance requirements.
• Control maintenance costs by reducing waste and preventing unnecessary equipment damage.
Requirements
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright.
• Min 3 years’ electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or factory environment.
• Strong electrical fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working on production machinery and equipment.
• Siemens PLC programming and fault-finding experience essential.
• Allen Bradley PLC programming and fault-finding experience essential.
• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance practices.
• Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP/ERP systems).
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proactive, reliable and hands-on approach.
To Apply:
Please Submit Your Detailed CV & Proof Of Qualifications.
Application to include:
• Full list of duties & responsibilities per role/company & month/year started and finished
• Reasons for leaving each position
• Notice period / availability
• Trade Test qualification details
Should you not hear back within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.
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