Electrician – Electro-Mechanical Maintenance
Company
Continam Industrial Services CC
Location
Pretoria
Posted
22 hours ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Electrician – Electro-Mechanical Maintenance
An EME based in Pretoria East, Waltloo is seeking a qualified and experienced Electrician to join their technical team.
Minimum Requirements:
• Valid Electrician Trade Test Certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in electro-mechanical repairs, installations, and maintenance
• Proven experience working on industrial electrical and electro-mechanical systems
• Experience within power generation, construction, industrial, or engineering environments will be advantageous
• Sound knowledge of electrical fault finding, preventative maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting
NB: Please attach your current payslip or indicate your expected rate.
Skills and Competencies:
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical and electro-mechanical equipment
• Ability to perform installations, repairs, and maintenance on electrical systems and machinery
• Sound understanding of electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
• Knowledge of plant safety procedures and compliance standards
• Ability to conduct preventative and corrective maintenance activities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Proficient in maintenance reporting and job card completion
Supporting Documents Required (to be submitted with CV):
• Updated CV with references clearly indicating relevant experience
• Certified copy of Trade Test Certificate
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified copy of ID
• Current payslip or expected rate
An EME based in Pretoria East, Waltloo is seeking a qualified and experienced Electrician to join their technical team.
Minimum Requirements:
• Valid Electrician Trade Test Certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in electro-mechanical repairs, installations, and maintenance
• Proven experience working on industrial electrical and electro-mechanical systems
• Experience within power generation, construction, industrial, or engineering environments will be advantageous
• Sound knowledge of electrical fault finding, preventative maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting
NB: Please attach your current payslip or indicate your expected rate.
Skills and Competencies:
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical and electro-mechanical equipment
• Ability to perform installations, repairs, and maintenance on electrical systems and machinery
• Sound understanding of electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
• Knowledge of plant safety procedures and compliance standards
• Ability to conduct preventative and corrective maintenance activities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Proficient in maintenance reporting and job card completion
Supporting Documents Required (to be submitted with CV):
• Updated CV with references clearly indicating relevant experience
• Certified copy of Trade Test Certificate
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified copy of ID
• Current payslip or expected rate
Applications without the required supporting documents will not be considered.
Please send all CVs together with recently certified supporting documents to: [email protected]
Work Location: In person
An EME based in Pretoria East, Waltloo is seeking a qualified and experienced Electrician to join their technical team.
Minimum Requirements:
• Valid Electrician Trade Test Certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in electro-mechanical repairs, installations, and maintenance
• Proven experience working on industrial electrical and electro-mechanical systems
• Experience within power generation, construction, industrial, or engineering environments will be advantageous
• Sound knowledge of electrical fault finding, preventative maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting
NB: Please attach your current payslip or indicate your expected rate.
Skills and Competencies:
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical and electro-mechanical equipment
• Ability to perform installations, repairs, and maintenance on electrical systems and machinery
• Sound understanding of electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
• Knowledge of plant safety procedures and compliance standards
• Ability to conduct preventative and corrective maintenance activities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Proficient in maintenance reporting and job card completion
Supporting Documents Required (to be submitted with CV):
• Updated CV with references clearly indicating relevant experience
• Certified copy of Trade Test Certificate
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified copy of ID
• Current payslip or expected rate
An EME based in Pretoria East, Waltloo is seeking a qualified and experienced Electrician to join their technical team.
Minimum Requirements:
• Valid Electrician Trade Test Certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in electro-mechanical repairs, installations, and maintenance
• Proven experience working on industrial electrical and electro-mechanical systems
• Experience within power generation, construction, industrial, or engineering environments will be advantageous
• Sound knowledge of electrical fault finding, preventative maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting
NB: Please attach your current payslip or indicate your expected rate.
Skills and Competencies:
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical and electro-mechanical equipment
• Ability to perform installations, repairs, and maintenance on electrical systems and machinery
• Sound understanding of electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
• Knowledge of plant safety procedures and compliance standards
• Ability to conduct preventative and corrective maintenance activities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Proficient in maintenance reporting and job card completion
Supporting Documents Required (to be submitted with CV):
• Updated CV with references clearly indicating relevant experience
• Certified copy of Trade Test Certificate
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified copy of ID
• Current payslip or expected rate
Applications without the required supporting documents will not be considered.
Please send all CVs together with recently certified supporting documents to: [email protected]
Work Location: In person
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