Electrical Foreman - PMB & Howick
Company
Workforce Staffing
Location
Durban
Posted
5 hours ago
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Job Description
Introduction
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Electrical Foreman to join our client's team in Howick, KZN
Duties & Responsibilities
Carry out repairs and planned maintenance to all electrical equipment on site.
• Do electrical installation on new equipment on site.
• Upon sanction approval- Modify and improve existing equipment and to optimize the capacity of such equipment.
• Ensure the legal compliance of all electrical installations and equipment.
• Manage a team of electricians, assistants and apprentices.
• Diagnose and carry out repairs to faulty machinery.
• Distribute the equipment and material to allow the team to perform the assigned activities.
• Ensure the team adheres to applicable safety standards.
• Coordinate and check the work carried out by team reporting any deviations to manager.
• Plan and coordinate the daily work routines of electricians and ensure effective shift cover.
• Ensure overtime is managed effectively and kept within budget.
• Order and control of critical spare parts
Desired Experience & Qualification
Electrical Trade Test
• Minimum 10 years experience in a supervisory role.
• In possession of wiremans licence would be advantageous.
• NTC6 in electrical engineering
Thorough knowledge and understanding of electricity, electrical and electronic equipment and the tools used in the industry.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of power, reticulation, control systems and process types of equipment ranging from 12V to 11KV.
• Ability to fault find and solve problems on industrial machinery.
• To be practically inclined and have ability to work with hands and tools.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, both schematic and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to work accurately, neatly and efficiently.
• Able to fault find and perform maintenance work on transformers.
• Experience on PLC’s and Variable Speed drives.
• Knowledge on instrumentation and repairing of equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in dusty conditions.
• Ability to work extensive hours.
• Perform standby duties.
• Able to switch and fault find on MV switchgear.
Package & Remuneration
R 33 000.00 pm ctc
Pension Fund: 7.5% company contribution & 7.5 % employee contribution
Medical Aid: 50% company contribution up to maximum of R1000.00
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Electrical Foreman to join our client's team in Howick, KZN
Duties & Responsibilities
Carry out repairs and planned maintenance to all electrical equipment on site.
• Do electrical installation on new equipment on site.
• Upon sanction approval- Modify and improve existing equipment and to optimize the capacity of such equipment.
• Ensure the legal compliance of all electrical installations and equipment.
• Manage a team of electricians, assistants and apprentices.
• Diagnose and carry out repairs to faulty machinery.
• Distribute the equipment and material to allow the team to perform the assigned activities.
• Ensure the team adheres to applicable safety standards.
• Coordinate and check the work carried out by team reporting any deviations to manager.
• Plan and coordinate the daily work routines of electricians and ensure effective shift cover.
• Ensure overtime is managed effectively and kept within budget.
• Order and control of critical spare parts
Desired Experience & Qualification
Electrical Trade Test
• Minimum 10 years experience in a supervisory role.
• In possession of wiremans licence would be advantageous.
• NTC6 in electrical engineering
Thorough knowledge and understanding of electricity, electrical and electronic equipment and the tools used in the industry.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of power, reticulation, control systems and process types of equipment ranging from 12V to 11KV.
• Ability to fault find and solve problems on industrial machinery.
• To be practically inclined and have ability to work with hands and tools.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, both schematic and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to work accurately, neatly and efficiently.
• Able to fault find and perform maintenance work on transformers.
• Experience on PLC’s and Variable Speed drives.
• Knowledge on instrumentation and repairing of equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in dusty conditions.
• Ability to work extensive hours.
• Perform standby duties.
• Able to switch and fault find on MV switchgear.
Package & Remuneration
R 33 000.00 pm ctc
Pension Fund: 7.5% company contribution & 7.5 % employee contribution
Medical Aid: 50% company contribution up to maximum of R1000.00
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The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
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Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
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